King of Pasta
Skilled chefs craft creative pasta dishes with a local twist. And you get to decide who earns the top spot.
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Arashiyama Momiji Festival
Who doesn't love people dressed as Heian Era nobles performing on boats?
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Uminaka Flower Festival
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park celebrates its autumn blooms with a seven-week festival.
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Gion Odori
One of the only geisha performance event to take place in fall, and just as the leaves begun to change color.
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Huis Ten Bosch Kyūshū Ichi Fireworks Festival 2026
Enjoy one of Kyūshū's largest and longest firework displays here.
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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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Okinawa International Carnival
Samba, biker runs, live music, tug-of-war competitions, karate demonstrations, and much more.
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Yatsushiro Myōken Festival
One of the oldest festivals in Japan with parades, performances, and costumes galore.
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Shinno Festival
Local businesses and visitors come together to pray for health and prosperity.
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2026
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market
Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.
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Kōrankei Momiji Festival
Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional maple tree festival.
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NAKED Meets Nijō Castle 2026 Moon Viewing
Get ready for real and virtual autumn flowers at Kyoto's most iconic castle.
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Maple Leaves Forest at Kobe Municipal Arboretum
Discover Kobe’s Forest Botanical Garden this autumn for stunning foliage displays, guided Maple Walk tours, and the captivating “Lighting Up the Maple” illumination event.
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Kansai Queer Film Festival 2026
This year promises another brilliant edition of the Kansai Queer Film Festival.
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