Horikawa Festival
The event features illuminated straw boat parades, lion dances, taiko drumming, and the grand Oyama (lion mountain) procession.
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Hiroshima Toukasan Yukata Festival
Time to break out your yukata and usher in the summer months.
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Tōhoku Local Beer Festival
Curious about beers from Japan's snowy northern regions? This is the perfect opportunity to sample diverse local beers.
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Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
One of Kanazawa's top annual festivals, held over three days.
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Tōhoku Kizuna Festival
This festival creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere through various stage events and local food stalls.
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Chagu Chagu Umakko Horse Festival
Follow along a parade of horses as they trot from shrine to shrine in Morioka.
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Nagano Lily of the Valley Festival
Breathe in the cool mountain air and the sweet scent of 1.2 million lilies of the valley.
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Himeji Yukata Festival
Join the locals dressed in yukata (light cotton summer robes) and hit the food stalls.
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Tōyako (Lake Toya) Manga Anime Festa 2026
Every year, thousands of anime and manga fans descend on the peaceful town of Tōyako Onsen.
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Osaka Whisky Festival
Neat, on the rocks, or with a twist. However you like it, Whisky Festival Osaka is serving up a dram good time.
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Takasaki City Rock Festival
With shows happening across venues near Takasaki Station, this is an unmissable weekend for Japanese rock fans.
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Kyoto’s Yanagidani Kannon Hydrangea Week
Each June, Yanagidani Kannon in Kyoto draws visitors with 5,000 blooming hydrangeas.
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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.
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