
Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
Award-winning pyrotechnicians go head-to-head as 30,000 firework shells shoot into the sky for 90 minutes.
Experience the world’s largest firework and over 15,000 fireworks lighting up the sky across two spectacular nights.
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
A festival for all the beer loves out there to taste the best of Japanese and International breweries.
See how foreign influences have enriched Japanese culture at this festival
This display is best viewed from the small Ho Park which is close to Nagahama station.
Visit Tōji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kobo-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.
Proof that Kyoto isn't just about old buildings and tradition.
This annual Moon-Viewing Festival features the spectacular Futon Daiko — massive, beautifully adorned floats.
Experience the unique Kushi Matsuri in Kyoto, where old combs and ornate hairpins are honored through ceremonies and a historical hairstyle parade.
Celebrate the Aizu Festival, featuring samurai processions, sword dances, and traditional performances.
Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.
From sacred shrine illuminations to fierce pyrotechnic showdowns, each fireworks display tells a story. It all culminates in a dazzling 30-minute finale on 23 July.
Sapporo Autumn Fest offers a taste of Hokkaidō's finest flavors at Ōdōri Park.
Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.
A festival where locals dress as supernatural beings and aim to get mud on everything.
A traditional fertility festival held in a small Shizuoka onsen town.
Celebrate autumn in Kyoto with the Zuiki Matsuri at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, a vibrant festival filled with history, lively processions, and intricate portable shrines decorated with crops.
A one-of-a-kind music and food festival with one of Japan's most scenic views.