August 2025 Events in Japan

Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori Dance Festival

Kansai’s biggest Awa Odori event takes over Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street in late August.

Tōji Temple Flea Market

Visit Tōji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kobo-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.

Shakado River Fireworks Festival

Fukushima Prefecture's largest fireworks festival.

Osaka Senshu Fireworks Festival

Take in an explosion of panoramic fireworks and a drone show in Osaka.

Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Fireworks

From sacred shrine illuminations to fierce pyrotechnic showdowns, each fireworks display tells a story. It all culminates in a dazzling 30-minute finale on 23 July.

Nijō Castle NAKED Summer Festival 2025

The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.

Takasaki Festival

Community spirit meets classic matsuri vibes at the Takasaki Festival.

Earth Celebration

Head to Sado Island for a celebration of the Earth and its shades of beauty.

Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market

Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.

Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025

The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.

Shirahama Fireworks Festival 2025

Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 2,500 fireworks light up the sky.

Noboribetsu Hell Festival

Get ready to face demons as the Great Demon King Enma leads a fiery parade through Noboribetsu Onsen.

Shinjo Festival

Elaborate floats, portable shrines, judo, archery, and traditional dances — Yamagata's three-day Shinjo Festival is worth attending.

Yoshida Fire Festival

Things heat up at this annual fire festival close to Mount Fuji.

Minami-Mido Osaka Bon Dance

Osaka's biggest bon dance festival is back — and lovable mascot Button-kun will be making an appearance, too!

Ōmagari Fireworks Festival

Tōhoku's largest fireworks festival is also a national fireworks tournament.

Kyoto Kyo No Tanabata

A look at the city’s most atmospheric summer events.

Domannaka Festival 2025

The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.

Van Gogh’s Home: The Painter’s Legacy, the Family Collection, the Ongoing Story

How did Van Gogh’s art survive to reach us today? Van Gogh’s Home traces the journey of his works.

Gujō Odori Dance Festival

Experience the Gujo Odori dance festival, one of Japan's top three bon dance festivals and now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in tradition with plenty to see, this event is a …

Yayoi Kusama Print Works: Repetition and Proliferation

Explore Yayoi Kusama's transformative prints at this Kyoto exhibition showcasing around 330 works.

Gundam Pavillion at Osaka Expo 2025

From a 17-meter RX-78F00/E Gundam statue to an immersive, reservation-only pavilion experience, this exhibit reimagines Gundam’s Universal Century as something within reach.

Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival

Art for all. Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival brings immersive exhibitions, global artists, and hands-on activities in a family-friendly package.

Mt. Fuji Rainbow Flower Festival

Enjoy the vibrant colors of summer at the Rainbow Flower Festival, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji. Enjoy over 15 varieties of flowers in full bloom from August to October.