June 2025 Events in Japan

Horikawa Festival

Two very different processions over two days, but each one's impressive.

Kashima Mud Gatalympics

Think of this festival as 'fun with mud'.

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

One of Kanazawa's top annual festivals, held over three days.

Chagu Chagu Umakko Horse Festival

Follow along a parade of horses as they trot from shrine to shrine in Morioka.

Hiroshima Toukasan Yukata Festival

Time to break out your yukata and usher in the summer months.

Yosakoi Soran Festival

Dancing in the streets, Sapporo-style.

Tōhoku Kizuna Festival

This festival creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere through various stage events and local food stalls.

Hamanako Flower Expo 2025

This is a lovely day out for flower enthusiasts.

Tohoku Jibiiru (Craft Beer) Festival

Taking place in Akita City, this beer festival features brewers from the northern part of Honshu. Brewers in attendance include North Island from Hokkaido, Iwate-kura, Tazawa-ko and the host …

Himeji Yukata Festival

Join the locals dressed in yukata (light cotton summer robes) and hit the food stalls.

Tōyako Manga Anime Festa 2025

Every year, thousands of anime and manga fans descend on the peaceful town of Tōyako Onsen.

Izawanomiya Otaue Rice Festival

Visit this festival to ensure a good harvest.

Kyoto Art Fireworks

One of Kyoto's biggest fireworks festivals with a creative twist.

Aizen Festival

Get ready for the first of Osaka's major summer festivals.

Mishima Skywalk Hydrangea Festival

With 13,000 hydrangeas in 205 varieties and a selection of hydrangea-themed snacks, pay a visit to the Mishima Skywalk Hydrangea Festival to brighten up the rainy days.

Osaka Kansai World Expo 2025

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Tanbo Art

See some of the largest forms of living art - fields grown into enormous murals.

Setouchi Triennale 2025

A world famous art festival in three parts.