Gifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival
See the combined beauty of two fireworks festivals in one place.
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Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival
This unique parade features delicately made, tall floats.
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Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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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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Nanki Shirahama Fireworks Festival 2026
Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 2,500 fireworks light up the sky.
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Gojō Wakamiya Pottery Festival
From delicate, unglazed vessels to inventive works that combine a multitude of traditional and modern techniques, here's where to get your fill of pottery.
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Itō Anjin Festival
The Ito Anjin festival is an iconic summer event: expect to see picturesque lanterns, dance to the beat of taiko drums, and soak in the breathtaking fireworks displays over the sea.
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Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks
CancelledThis festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.
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Rokko Forest Garden Concert Series
Each performance lasts about 20 minutes, and it's completely free (with museum admission).
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Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival
Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival
Two cities unite to create a dazzling display of fireworks.
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Nara Tokae
See Nara's deer in a new light, literally. Made out of candles, this festival is about enormous pieces of art.
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Tokushima Awa Odori Festival
Get ready for a whole lot of dancing at Japan's top summer festival.
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Shōrō Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony
This religious festival is loud with firecrackers and gongs, a solemn and joyous seeing-off.
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Tanabata Bamboo Illuminations at Kifune Shrine 2026
A magical Star Festival illumination in northern Kyoto.
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Pokémon J.League Fest: Mito HollyHock vs. Gamba Osaka
If you buy a ticket and attend the match, you can get a free Pikachu reusable bag at the stadium.
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Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Kōbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Osaka Shitennōji Bon Festival
Celebrate Obon the traditional way at the Shitennōji Bon Odori Festival, taking place in Osaka this August.
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