Heijō-kyō Tenpyō Festival
Relive the days when Nara was the capital of Japan. Expect re-enactments, a noble banquet, parades, and more.
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Nyanko Expo 2025
Join 300 popular feline-living artists from all over Japan at this large cat goods event in Osaka.
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Naha Hari Dragon Boat Races
Feel the beat of the drum at Okinawa's biggest dragon boat races
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Saku Hot-Air Balloon Festival
The Saku Balloon Festival fills the skies with colorful hot-air balloons during Golden Week.
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Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual
The Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual at Kamigamo Shrine is an ancient celebration featuring sacred horse races and traditional rituals.
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Mamada Snake Festival
At the Mamada Snake Festival, giant handmade snakes move through town in a ritual to bring rain and good harvests. The festival’s high point? A spirited water ceremony where the snakes end up in …
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Shinkawa Market Festival
Head to the Shinkawa Market Festival and see the fox's wedding parade.
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Hamamatsu Festival
The Hamamatsu Festival celebrates the birth of children and falls on Children's Day (May 5).
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Hiroshima Flower Festival
The Hiroshima Flower Festival is a lot more than a simple flower show.
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Osaka Nemophila Festival
CancelledTwo blues meet when a million nemophila flowers bloom in front of Osaka Bay.
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Harapeko Circus Osaka
This Golden Week, over 40 of Kansai's most loved eateries gather at Tsurumi Ryokuchi.
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Kōdai-ji Temple Spring Illuminations
Kyoto's Kōdai-ji Temple features one of the city's most stunning springtime illuminations, complete with projection mapping and Zen vibes.
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Hiokayama Cherry Blossom Illuminations
Over 300 lanterns softly light a tunnel of blooming cherry trees at Hiokayama Park.
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Osaka Castle Spring Festival
Make the most of sakura season at the Osaka Castle Spring Festival.
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Kyotographie International Photography Festival
This international photography festival around Kyoto is a great way to discover compelling photography from Japan and around the world.
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Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate sakura at Hokkaidō's top cherry blossom viewing spot.
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Kyotophonie Borderless Spring Festival
Kyotophonie brings a diverse lineup of music and art performances to Kyoto this spring.
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Kankame-Inari Yomiya Festival
See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.
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