Events in Japan

Hamamatsu Festival

The Hamamatsu Festival celebrates the birth of children and falls on Children's Day (May 5).

Osaka Comic Con 2025

Find all your favorite anime, manga, and comics in one place.

Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual

The Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual at Kamigamo Shrine is an ancient celebration featuring sacred horse races and traditional rituals.

Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival

Celebrate sakura at Hokkaidō's top cherry blossom viewing spot.

Osaka Nemophila Festival

Two blues meet when a million nemophila flowers bloom in front of Osaka Bay.

Ninnaji Flower Festival

See the cherry blossom festivals at Ninnaji Flower Festival.

Kyotographie International Photography Festival

An international photography festival around Kyoto exploring the theme "Source".

Ashikaga Great Wisteria Festival

See the natural beauty of fields of wisterias at this mesmerizing display.

Aoi Matsuri

Expect to see men on horseback, ornate carts, and women in kimono.

Kankame-Inari Yomiya Festival

See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.

Kōbe Festival

The Kōbe Festival is a citywide festival.

Togyo 1,000 Samurai Procession

This procession takes place on the second day of the Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine Grand Festival.

Sendai Aoba Festival

First held in 1655, the Sendai Aoba Festival takes place at the beginning of the warm season in early May. What happens? The Yoi Matsuri on Saturday night features the Suzume Odori, the Sparrow …

Mifune Festival

Gander at traditional boats floating down the river carrying musicians and performers.

Sakata Festival

See giant lion head floats and unique wheeled floats.

Kamogawa Odori

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

Hamamatsu Flying Dragon Festival

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

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.

Soma Nomaoi Wild Horse Chasing Festival

A traditional festival showcasing military skills and horseback riding in Fukushima.

Koinobori at Ōboke Gorge

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

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

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

Kashima Mud Gatalympics

Think of this festival as 'fun with mud'.

Horikawa Festival

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