Nagasaki Sasebo Seaside Festival
The festival's main draw is a ginormous firework display in the evening on the first day.
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All Japan Kokeshi Festival
Celebrate the craftsmanship of Kokeshi dolls, a traditional Japanese wooden doll that has no arms or legs.
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Gujō Odori Dance Festival
Experience the Gujo Odori dance festival, one of Japan's top three bon dance festivals and now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in tradition with plenty to see, this event is a …
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Hassaku Festival
End summer in Kyoto at the Hassaku Festival, Matsuo Taisha’s lively celebration featuring a women-only mikoshi parade.
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Aichi Nostalgic Car Festival
Pair the shine of vintage chrome with the sizzle of Aichi’s food trucks.
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Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival
Visit Kamigamo Shrine for the sumo wrestling and unique traditional ceremonies.
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Katakai Fireworks Festival
Experience the world’s largest firework and over 15,000 fireworks lighting up the sky across two spectacular nights.
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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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Tonegawa Fireworks Festival 2026
Award-winning pyrotechnicians go head-to-head as 30,000 firework shells shoot into the sky for 90 minutes.
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Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
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Sapporo Dōshin Autumn Fireworks
This fireworks event is set to become a major highlight of Sapporo’s fall calendar.
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Seto Pottery Fair
Seto is synonymous with ceramics. Browse handmade wares with gorgeous glazes at the Seto Pottery Fair, Japan's largest ceramics fair.
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Ishioka Festival
The Ishioka Festival brings over 1,300 years of tradition to the former capital of Hitachi Province.
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Aichi International Women’s Film Festival
Craving quality cinema? This annual film festival highlights works by women.
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Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Great Fireworks
This display is best viewed from the small Ho Park which is close to Nagahama station.
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Innoshima Suigun Pirate Festival
Innoshima steps back into its pirate heyday, and invites you along for the ride.
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Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026
Proof that Kyoto isn't just about old buildings and tradition.
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Misawa Air Base Festival in Aomori
Indulge in your love of planes and fighter jets with this annual festival.
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Aizu Samurai Festival
Celebrate the Aizu Festival, featuring samurai processions, sword dances, and traditional performances.
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