Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival 2025
This festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake.
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Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival
10,000 fireworks are launched over Lake Biwa, along with crowds of over 350,000 on a normal year.
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Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival
A unique parade with delicately made tall pagoda floats.
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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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Gifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival
See the combined beauty of two fireworks festivals in one place.
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Itō Anjin Festival
The Ito Anjin festival is an iconic summer event: expect to see picturesque lanterns, dance to the beat of taiko drums, and soak in the breathtaking fireworks displays over the sea.
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Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks
This festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.
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Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival
Two cities unite to create a dazzling display of fireworks.
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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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Nara Tokae
See Nara's deer in a new light - literally! Made out of candles, this festival is about enormous pieces of art.
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Shoro Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony
This religious festival is loud with firecrackers and gongs, a solemn and joyous seeing-off.
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Tokushima Awa Odori Festival
Get ready for a whole lot of dancing at Japan's top summer festival.
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Miyazu Tōrō Nagashi Fireworks
Lantern floating and fireworks make a magical evening in Shimazaki Park near Kyoto.
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Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko
Experience the Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko. Honor ancestors, float lanterns, and enjoy a serene evening with traditional ceremonies and performances by the lake.
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Rising Sun Rock Festival 2025
The Rising Sun Rock Festival in Ezo (Hokkaido) is Japan’s top all-night outdoor rock fest.
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Summer Sonic Osaka 2025
This two-day party is known for featuring some of the biggest acts from around the world.
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Kumano Fireworks Festival
This is officially the biggest fireworks display in Mie with over 10,000 rockets forming some breath-taking displays.
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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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