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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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Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri
The highlight of this festival is an elegant dance performed in heron costumes.
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Hita Gion Festival
See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita.
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Otaru Tide Festival
Otaru's largest summer festival returns with fireworks and a portable shrine parade.
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Gamagori Festival and Summer Fireworks 2026
Japan's legendary Pacific coast fireworks: 650-meter explosions from giant 200kg shells. The Gamagori Summer Fireworks Festival returns.
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Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival
Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.
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Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival
Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!
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Kumano Hayatama Taisha Ōgitate Festival 2026
The festival is held to pray for peace, prosperity, and good health.
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Ikutama Festival
This is a past eventThis lively summer festival is held each year at Ikutama Shrine in Osaka, easily accessible from Osaka Station.
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Sake Festival Osaka Bay Tower
This is a past eventThis festival in Osaka offers traditional Japanese libations and more.
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Belgian Beer Weekend Kyoto
This is a past eventThis beer event takes place just a short walk away from Kyoto Station.
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Nijō Castle NAKED Summer Festival 2025
This is a past eventThe art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.
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Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2026
CancelledThis is a past eventWatch the sky light up with 15,000 fireworks.
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Saikū Cultural Art Festival
★ Staff recommendationThis is a past eventHot air balloons, a giant moon, and traditional performances from the past — welcome to the Saikū Cultural Art Festival.
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Zen Night Walk Kyoto
This is a past eventStep into a world of tranquility with ZEN NIGHT WALK, taking place at Kyoto's Kenninji Temple.
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Takabocchi Kogen Horse Race
This is a past eventSpend your day horsing around at this horse race with plenty of other fun activities.
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Nagasaki Tall Ship Festival
This is a past eventBoard tall ships with billowing sails, see races, cruises, evening light-ups and fireworks.
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