Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
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Sumiyoshi Festival
A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
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Okazaki Fireworks Festival
Enjoy one of the most beautiful and largest firework shows in all of Aichi.
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Umekoji Handicrafts Market
Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.
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Tatemon Festival
The Tatemon Festival in Uozu, Toyama, showcases stunning lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and a community celebration, making it a must-visit summer event.
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Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Takatsuki Festival
Feel the community spirit and shake a leg at Osaka's Takatsuki Festival.
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Nagaoka Fireworks Festival
Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.
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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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World Cosplay Summit 2025
Join in as the streets of Nagoya fill with the very best cosplayers in the world.
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Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival
Keen to see one of Tohoku's liveliest festivals? Get all the details here on the Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival.
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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Hakodate Port Festival
The annual Hakodate Port Festival draws visitors wih lively fireworks, colorful parades, and the famous Squid Dance.
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The Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival 2025
Experience one of Japan's longest running fireworks festivals.
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Lake Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival
Watch a stunning array of fireworks and enjoy the festive atmosphere at this historic fireworks display.
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Akita Kanto Festival
A parade of people balancing long, heavy poles-who wouldn't want to see that?
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Hiroshima Toro Nagashi Lantern Floating
Each year, on August 6, candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the Motoyasu River.
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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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Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival
Don't miss this fantastic summer event, where thousands of lanterns, each lit by hand, illuminate the city.
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Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
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.
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