Events in Japan

Beppu Fire Sea Festival

See one of Kyushu's largest firework displays

Tobata Gion Oyamakasa Festival

See the tall Yamagasa floats illuminating the Tobata night.

Nagasaki Port Festival

A summer festival in one of Japan's most beautiful seaside spots.

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 …

Gion Festival 2025

Gion Festival is a month-long festival in Kyoto.

Sumiyoshi Festival

A three day festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance

Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.

Umekoji Handicrafts Market

Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.

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.

Okazaki Fireworks Festival

Enjoy one of the most beautiful and largest firework shows in all of Aichi.

World Cosplay Summit 2025

Join in as the streets of Nagoya fill with the very best cosplayers in the world.

Hirakawa Neputa Festival

Enjoy the sight of one of Japan's biggest floats at this beautiful festival.

Hinokuni Festival

Enjoy one of Kumamoto City's summer festivals

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.

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.

Takabocchi Kogen Horse Race

Spend your day horsing around at this horse race with plenty of other fun activities.

Kuroishi Neputa Festival

See the parade of floats at this beautiful festival

Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025

The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.

The Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival 2025

Experience one of Japan's longest running fireworks festivals.

Lake Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival

Watch a stunning array of fireworks and enjoy the festive atmosphere at this historic fireworks display.

Hakodate Port Festival

The annual Hakodate Port Festival draws visitors wih lively fireworks, colorful parades, and the famous Squid Dance.

Akita Kanto Festival

A parade of people balancing long, heavy poles-who wouldn't want to see that?

Hiroshima Toro Nagashi Lantern Floating

Each year, on August 6, candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the Motoyasu River.

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival

Celebrate the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, where over 10,000 dancers in vibrant attire bring the streets of Yamagata to life with traditional music and mesmerizing performances.