

Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
The crowds get pretty huge at this long running fireworks festival.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful and largest firework shows in all of Aichi
Enjoy the sight of one of Japan's biggest floats at this beautiful festival.
Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.
Spend your day horsing around at this horse race with plenty of other fun activities.
Join in as the streets of Nagoya fill with the very best cosplayers in the world.
Keen to see one of Tohoku's liveliest festivals? Get all the details here on the Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival.
Watch a stunning array of fireworks and enjoy the festive atmosphere at this historic fireworks display.
The annual Hakodate Port Festival draws visitors wih lively fireworks, colorful parades, and the famous Squid Dance.
Experience one of Japan's longest running fireworks festivals.
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
A parade of people balancing long, heavy poles-who wouldn't want to see that?
Each year, on August 6, candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the Motoyasu River.
Don't miss this fantastic summer event, where thousands of lanterns, each lit by hand, illuminate the city.
Celebrate the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, where over 10,000 dancers in vibrant attire bring the streets of Yamagata to life with traditional music and mesmerizing performances.
The Tatemon Festival in Uozu, Toyama, showcases stunning lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and a community celebration, making it a must-visit summer event.