Minato Maizuru Chatta Fireworks Festival
This event finishes with a display of fireworks launched from a ship in the bay.
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Ono Hiyoshi Shrine Sanno Festival
Marvel at lion dances and demons at this unique festival with wonderfully unusual costumes.
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Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri
The highlight of this festival is an elegant dance performed in heron costumes.
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Nagoya July Grand Sumo Tournament
The fourth of Japan's six largest Sumo tournaments in Nagoya.
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Hita Gion Festival
See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita.
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The Japan International Birdman Rally
People in human powered flying machines throw themselves off a jetty and into a lake.
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Tobata Gion Oyamakasa Festival
See the tall Yamagasa floats illuminating the Tobata night.
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Naoetsu Gion Festival
In July each year, there are a number of Gion festivals that happen throughout Japan (the most famous of which happens in Kyoto). This one happens in Joetsu City in Niigata. What happens? The …
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Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
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Sumiyoshi Festival
A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
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Okazaki Fireworks Festival
Enjoy one of the most beautiful and largest firework shows in all of Aichi.
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Tatemon Festival
The Tatemon Festival in Uozu, Toyama, showcases stunning lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and a community celebration, making it a must-visit summer event.
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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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Hirakawa Neputa Festival
Enjoy the sight of one of Japan's biggest floats at this beautiful festival.
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World Cosplay Summit 2025
Join in as the streets of Nagoya fill with the very best cosplayers in the world.
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Nagaoka Fireworks Festival
Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.
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Takabocchi Kogen Horse Race
Spend your day horsing around at this horse race with plenty of other fun activities.
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Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival
Keen to see one of Tohoku's liveliest festivals? Get all the details here on the Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival.
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Lake Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival
Watch a stunning array of fireworks and enjoy the festive atmosphere at this historic fireworks display.
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