Events in Japan

Kamogawa Odori

This is the last of Kyoto's spring geisha dances.

Fuji Shibazakura Festival

See the colorful and vibrant flower fields at the base of Mt. Fuji

Mantō Mitama Festival

As the sun goes down, feast your eyes on thousands of lanterns and a traditional Japanese dance performed by 100 shrine maidens in red and white.

Kōbe Festival

The Kōbe Festival is a citywide festival.

Hamamatsu Flying Dragon Festival

Ever wanted to see the mystical dragons of the Nintendo Zelda games come to the life?

Koinobori at Ōboke Gorge

View the iconic koi carp streamers hanging above Yoshino River at Ōboke Gorge.

Fuji Delicious Food Festival

Enjoy the sight of beautiful phlox flowers with some of Yamanashi's most well known snacks.

Hiroshima Toukasan Yukata Festival

Time to break out your yukata and usher in the summer months.

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

One of Kanazawa's top annual festivals, held over three days.

Tohoku Jibiiru (Craft Beer) Festival

Taking place in Akita City, this beer festival features brewers from the northern part of Honshu. Brewers in attendance include North Island from Hokkaido, Iwate-kura, Tazawa-ko and the host …

Horikawa Festival

Two very different processions over two days, but each one's impressive.

Kashima Mud Gatalympics

Think of this festival as 'fun with mud'.

Chagu Chagu Umakko Horse Festival

Follow along a parade of horses as they trot from shrine to shrine in Morioka.

Yosakoi Soran Festival

Dancing in the streets, Sapporo-style.

Hiroshima Flower Festival

The Hiroshima Flower Festival is a lot more than a simple flower show.

Izawanomiya Otaue Rice Festival

Visit this festival to ensure a good harvest.

Tōyako Manga Anime Festa 2024

Every year, thousands of anime and manga fans descend on the peaceful town of Tōyako Onsen.

Himeji Yukata Festival

Join the locals dressed in yukata (light cotton summer robes) and hit the food stalls.

Mt. Fuji Opening Fireworks Festival

To mark the opening of Mount Fuji climbing season, there will be fireworks on the shores of Lake Kawaguchiko.

Aizen Festival

Get ready for the first of Osaka's major summer festivals.

Sake Spring Kyoto 2024

50 sake brewers from around Japan will be serving 150 different varieties of nihonshu (Japanese alcohol).

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Hakata Gion Yamasaka is one of Fukuoka's largest festivals.

Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival

One of Japan's most famous, with approximately 9000 fireworks launched in a competition format.

Corona Sunsets Festival 2024

Corona Sunsets has everything you need for a perfect summer festival.