Show your gratitude for some of Japan's most sought-after thermal waters at the Beppu Onsen Festival
Plum blossoms, ume snacks, and sweeping views. Misato’s plum season is unmissable.
Sky lanterns light up the night, snowboarders take on epic jumps, and local food stalls bring Niigata’s snow country to life at the Tsunan Snow Festival.
Enjoy the early sights of plum blossoms blooming at the Atami Plum Blossom Festival.
Expect plenty of photo ops, clashing steel, and a crowd that loves a bit of samurai drama.
This festival in Osaka offers traditional Japanese libations and more.
This beer event takes place just a short walk away from Kyoto Station.
Hot air balloons, a giant moon, and traditional performances from the past — welcome to the Saikū Cultural Art Festival.
Step into a world of tranquility with ZEN NIGHT WALK, taking place at Kyoto's Kenninji Temple.
Spend your day horsing around at this horse race with plenty of other fun activities.
Board tall ships with billowing sails, see races, cruises, evening light-ups and fireworks.
Update: The 2023 Iwate Snow Festival has been canceled and future iterations look unlikely to go ahead. An alternative festival may take place, so keep checking back. One of Tohoku‘s …
On the last Sunday of May each year, Higashiomi in Shiga Prefecture hosts a festival in which enormous traditional kites are hauled into the air by teams of up to 100 people. The festival …
Usually held in Tokyo, this Italian extravagnaza is branching out to Nagoya and Osaka this year. All elements of Italian culture will be explored and displayed, with cooking demonstrations from …