Ujicha Ceremony
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The home of green tea in Japan, the small town holds a traditional tea-jar opening ceremony on the first Sunday in …
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Hanazono Kaiki Horror Stadium
Just the right thing to get you ready for the spookiest month of the year. The Hanazono Rugby Stadium will turn into a …
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Paantu Festival
The Paantu festival takes place on the Okinawa Prefecture island of Miyakojima in the far south of the archipelego. It …
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Huis Ten Bosch Kyushu Ichi Fireworks Festival 2022
As the “ichi” in the name suggests, this fireworks festival is touted as the best in the whole of Kyushu. …
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Onomichi Lantern Festival
Onomichi is a world heritage listed town on the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture made famous in the classic Ozu …
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Otsu Hikiyama Festival
One of Shiga’s largest three festivals, the Otsu Hikiyama festival is a stunning display of elaborate Mikoshi and …
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Osaka Kitchenware Street Festival
If you’re in the mood for some kitchen-based souvenirs for your trip to Japan – or need to fill up your …
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20th Kyoto Intercollegiate Festa
The 20th Intercollegiate Festa is a display organised by the students of Kyoto aimed at bonding with the local community …
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Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
CancelledThis vibrant celebration of Nagasaki’s multicultural history is the event in the area’s autumn calendar. …
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Osaka Mecha Happy Festival
Started in 2000 with the aim of making Osaka the “Number One City of Children with Smiles”, this festival …
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Hannan City Yagura Festival 2022
The city of Hannan in Osaka prefecture hosts a unique festival in Autumn each year in which 20 yagura – towers …
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Takayama Autumn Festival
Counterpart to the Takayama Spring Festival, this matsuri is based around the Sakurayama Hachinmangu shrine. The …
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Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival
A large and popular fall festival in the heart of Kyoto with traditional parades and performances held annually on the …
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Nada no Kenka Festival
The Nada no Kenka Matsuri is a fighting festival held at Matubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture in …
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Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival
CancelledThe magic word here is samurai. And World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of the Shogun’s army in the …
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Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival
This small but beautiful festival see dozens of lanterns places carefully around the Shrine grounds creating a magical …
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Kitano Odori
One of Kyoto’s annual spring geisha performances, the Kitano Odori is performed by the geiko (the Kyoto word …
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Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Historical Parade 2022
Want to see a slice of Japanese history? The Jidai Matsuri—”Festival of Ages”—is one of …
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Kurama no Hi Matsuri
Bonfires, torches, shrines and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival. Taking place in Kurama, …
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2022 Kobe Port Fireworks Festival
In 2022, there will be a small-scale firework event with a 10-minute firework show every day for 5 consecutive days. …
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Kanazawa Marathon 2022
Whether you’re a runner or more likely to be cheering people on from the side-lines, the Kanazawa marathon is …
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Miyazakijingu Festival 2022
The Miyazakijingu Taisai (Miyazaki Shrine Grand Festival) is a traditional festival at one of Miyazaki’s major …
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Shurijo Castle Revival Festival
Watch the huge procession of the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its glory
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