Events in Japan

The Japan International Birdman Rally

People in human powered flying machines throw themselves off a jetty and into a lake.

Kihoku Lantern Festival 2025

Picture a large lantern floating in a harbor with evening fireworks.

Nagoya July Grand Sumo Tournament

The fourth of Japan's six largest Sumo tournaments in Nagoya.

Minato Maizuru Chatta Fireworks Festival

This event finishes with a display of fireworks launched from a ship in the bay.

Ono Hiyoshi Shrine Sanno Festival

Marvel at lion dances and demons at this unique festival with wonderfully unusual costumes.

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.

Umekoji Handicrafts Market

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

Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance

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

Okazaki Fireworks Festival

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

Hirakawa Neputa Festival

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

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

The crowds get pretty huge at this long running fireworks festival.

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.

World Cosplay Summit 2025

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

Takabocchi Kogen Horse Race

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

Hinokuni Festival

Enjoy one of Kumamoto City's summer festivals

Kuroishi Neputa Festival

See the parade of floats at this beautiful festival

The Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival 2025

Experience one of Japan's longest running fireworks festivals.

Hakodate Port Festival

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

Lake Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival

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

Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025

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