Ōmagari Fireworks Festival
Tōhoku's largest fireworks festival is also a national fireworks tournament.
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Van Gogh’s Home: The Painter’s Legacy, the Family Collection, the Ongoing Story
How did Van Gogh’s art survive to reach us today? Van Gogh’s Home traces the journey of his works.
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Noboribetsu Hell Festival
Get ready to face demons as the Great Demon King Enma leads a fiery parade through Noboribetsu Onsen.
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Hikone and Kita-Biwako Summer Fireworks Festival 2025
This festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake.
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Domannaka Festival 2025
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
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Owara Kaze no Bon Dance Festival
Haunting night dances, traditional melodies, and a festive local vibe steeped in centuries-old traditions.
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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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Yayoi Kusama Print Works: Repetition and Proliferation
Explore Yayoi Kusama's transformative prints at this Kyoto exhibition showcasing around 330 works.
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Gujō Odori Dance Festival
Experience the Gujo Odori dance festival, one of Japan's top three bon dance festivals and now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in tradition with plenty to see, this event is a …
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All Japan Kokeshi Festival
Celebrate the craftsmanship of Kokeshi dolls, a traditional Japanese wooden doll that has no arms or legs.
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Nagasaki Sasebo Seaside Festival
The festival's main draw is a ginormous firework display in the evening on the first day.
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Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival
Visit Kamigamo Shrine for the sumo wrestling and unique traditional ceremonies.
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Katakai Fireworks Festival
Experience the world’s largest firework and over 15,000 fireworks lighting up the sky across two spectacular nights.
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Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
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Tonegawa Fireworks Festival 2025
Award-winning pyrotechnicians go head-to-head as 30,000 firework shells shoot into the sky for 90 minutes.
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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Nagasaki Kyoryuchi Festival
See how foreign influences have enriched Japanese culture at this festival
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Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Great Fireworks
This display is best viewed from the small Ho Park which is close to Nagahama station.
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