Special Autumn Visit to Higashi Honganji Temple
Don’t miss Kyoto's Higashi Honganji Temple light-up this autumn.
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Oyama Fireworks Festival
Watch over 20,000 fireworks go off over the Omoi River in Tochigi Prefecture.
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Dontsuku “Penis Festival”
A traditional fertility festival held in a small Shizuoka onsen town.
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Sapporo Autumn Festival
Sapporo Autumn Fest offers a taste of Hokkaidō's finest flavors at Ōdōri Park.
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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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Yatsugatake Craft Market
Connect with craftspeople and pick up one-of-a-kind items for you and yours.
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Joyo Fireworks Festival 2026
Joyo sits roughly between Kyoto and Nara, making this an easy side trip from either city.
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Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Tickets from ¥1,000, 45 countries and territories, and no lottery — just first come, first served.
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Atami Weekly Geisha Performance
These weekly geisha performances showcase traditional dance and shamisen music.
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Zuiki Festival
Celebrate autumn in Kyoto with the Zuiki Matsuri at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
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Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
This vibrant celebration of Nagasaki's multicultural history is not to be missed.
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Takayama Autumn Festival
This festival is the fall edition of the Takayama Spring Festival.
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Lake Akan Marimo Festival
A significant festival conducted by the Ainu community that aims to protect the local marimo, round algae balls, from further pollution.
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Ōtsu Hikiyama Festival
This is one of Shiga's three largest festivals, and it's a spectacle you don't want to miss.
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Osaka Kitchenware Street Festival
Stock up on all the best kitchenware, then eat your fill-what's not to love?
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