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Innoshima Suigun Pirate Festival
Innoshima steps back into its pirate heyday, and invites you along for the ride.
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Minami-Mido Osaka Bon Dance
Osaka's biggest bon dance festival is back — and lovable mascot Button-kun will be making an appearance, too!
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Shinjo Festival
Elaborate floats, portable shrines, judo, archery, and traditional dances — Yamagata's three-day Shinjo Festival is worth attending.
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Earth Celebration
★ Staff recommendationHead to Sado Island for a celebration of the Earth and its shades of beauty.
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Nijō Castle NAKED Summer Festival 2026
The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.
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Universal Cool Japan
Each year, Universal Studios Japan rolls out a limited-time lineup of attractions based on hit anime, games, and manga novels.
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Kyoto Sky Lantern Festival
Set off your own glowing, LED-powered lantern into the night sky at this Tanabata celebration. It's easily accessible from Kyoto Station.
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Nagoya Castle Summer Festival
This classic summer festival is framed by Nagoya Castle’s towering keeps and storied stone ramparts.
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Osaka Shitennōji Bon Festival
Celebrate Obon the traditional way at the Shitennōji Bon Odori Festival, taking place in Osaka this August.
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Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival
Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival
A unique parade with delicately made tall pagoda floats.
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Yatori no Shinji Festival
Things heat up as 60 men rush towards the center of a pond to grab a limited 50 arrow-like talismans.
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Hirakawa Neputa Festival
Enjoy the sight of one of Japan's biggest floats at this beautiful festival.
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Takatsuki Festival
Feel the community spirit and shake a leg at Osaka's Takatsuki Festival.
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World Cosplay Summit 2026
Join in as the streets of Nagoya fill with the very best cosplayers in the world.
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Sumiyoshi Festival
A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
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