Kankame-Inari Yomiya Festival
See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.
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Togyo 1,000 Samurai Procession
This procession takes place on the second day of the Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine Grand Festival.
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Sendai Aoba Festival
Every May, as Sendai’s zelkova trees turn green, the Sendai Aoba Festival takes center stage. Rooted in the legacy of the Date clan, this annual event is one of the city’s most significant …
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Ashikaga Great Wisteria Festival
See the natural beauty of fields of wisterias at this mesmerizing display.
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teamLab Nemophila Illumination
An outdoor night museum, with nemophila in the spotlight. This seasonal installation by international art collective teamLab is worth checking out.
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Mifune Festival
Gander at traditional boats floating down the river carrying musicians and performers.
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Osaka Castle Noh
Head to Osaka Castle to experience Noh, the oldest surviving classical theater form in Japan.
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Belgian Beer Weekend Osaka
Swap your usual lager for a Trappist Tripel and sip riverside at Belgian Beer Weekend Osaka — with nearly 100 beers and food to pair.
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Mantō Mitama Festival
As the sun goes down, feast your eyes on thousands of lanterns and a traditional Japanese dance performed by 100 shrine maidens in red and white.
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Soma Nomaoi Wild Horse Chasing Festival
A traditional festival showcasing military skills and horseback riding in Fukushima.
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Fuji Shibazakura Festival
See the colorful and vibrant flower fields at the base of Mt. Fuji
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Koinobori at Ōboke Gorge
View the iconic koi carp streamers hanging above Yoshino River at Ōboke Gorge.
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Hamamatsu Flying Dragon Festival
Ever wanted to see the mystical dragons of the Nintendo Zelda games come to the life?
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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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