Osaka Miyoshi Nagayoshi Warrior Procession
Watch samurai battles, live performances, and a grand parade honoring the legendary warlord Miyoshi Nagayoshi in Osaka's Daito City.
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Umekoji Handicrafts Market
Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.
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Atami Plum Blossom Festival
Enjoy the early sights of plum blossoms blooming at the Atami Plum Blossom Festival.
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Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival
Enjoy the warmth of an onsen in the middle of a winter wonderland.
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Kujuku Islands Oyster Eating Festival
CancelledFeast on this winter delicacy that was fetched fresh from nearby waters.
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Tsunan Snow Festival
Sky lanterns light up the night, snowboarders take on epic jumps, and local food stalls bring Niigata’s snow country to life at the Tsunan Snow Festival.
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Nagoya Women’s Marathon
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Nagoya Women's Marathon
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Hodare “Penis Festival”
On the second Sunday of March, a 2.2 meter tall phallic-shaped statue that weighs approximately 600kg is paraded around a small village in Niigata.
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Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival in Osaka
Browse and purchase the very best of Japanese stationery. From big names to smaller, local brands.
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Osaka Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Plum Blossom Festival
Wander through 600 blooming plum trees, enjoy traditional tea ceremonies, and try local plum-inspired treats at the annual Expo '70 Plum Blossom Festival.
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Souriike Plum Blossom Festival
Feast your eyes upon 5,100 individual plum trees and 25 different varieties at this quaint park in Aichi.
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Gekkeikan Sake Festival
Join the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Festival in Kyoto and dive into the world of traditional sake brewing, complete with tastings, live performances, and much more.
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Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (March)
The Seiryu-e Festival at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto celebrates the Blue Dragon, a guardian deity thought to protect the city’s east.
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Tagata Shrine Hōnensai “Penis Festival”
Join this annual celebration of Tagata Shrine in Aichi and promote all things phallic.
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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.
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Jonan-gu Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival
This is what Kyoto in early spring is all about. Witness weeping plum and camellia blossoms at the city's Jonan-gu Shrine.
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Art Camp Hakushu Exhibition
Artists from various fields gathered in Hakushu Town to create the Hakushu Summer Festival, which evolved into Art Camp Hakushu and Dance Hakushu. Now revived, through rare footage, posters, and …
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Osaka March Grand Sumo Tournament
★ Staff recommendationSee Japan's top wrestlers have a go at it in Osaka.
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Osaka Asian Film Festival 2025
See films from over a dozen different countries, at venues around Osaka (and online).
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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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