Events in Japan

Hiroshima Toro Nagashi Lantern Floating

Each year, on August 6, candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the Motoyasu River.

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival

Celebrate the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, where over 10,000 dancers in vibrant attire bring the streets of Yamagata to life with traditional music and mesmerizing performances.

Aomori Nebuta Festival

Aomori City's most famous event.

Hirosaki Neputa Festival

The less rowdy little sister of the Neputa festivals

Tatemon Festival

The Tatemon Festival in Uozu, Toyama, showcases stunning lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and a community celebration, making it a must-visit summer event.

Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival

Don't miss this fantastic summer event, where thousands of lanterns, each lit by hand, illuminate the city.

Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival 2025

This festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake.

Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025

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

Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival

A unique parade with delicately made tall pagoda floats.

Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival

10,000 fireworks are launched over Lake Biwa, along with crowds of over 350,000 on a normal year.

Sendai Tanabata

One of the most famous Tanabata Star Festivals.

Itō Anjin Festival

The Ito Anjin festival is an iconic summer event: expect to see picturesque lanterns, dance to the beat of taiko drums, and soak in the breathtaking fireworks displays over the sea.

Gifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival

See the combined beauty of two fireworks festivals in one place.

Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks

This festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.

Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival

Two cities unite to create a dazzling display of fireworks.

Nara Tokae

See Nara's deer in a new light - literally! Made out of candles, this festival is about enormous pieces of art.

Shoro Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony

This religious festival is loud with firecrackers and gongs, a solemn and joyous seeing-off.

Nara Daimonji Okuribi

Pray for peace and the souls of the fallen at this sombre festival.

Hitoyoshi Fireworks Festival

See a dazzling display of fireworks at this free festival.

Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival

See an incredible 40,000 fireworks go up in smoke.

Tokushima Awa Odori Festival

Get ready for a whole lot of dancing at Japan's top summer festival.

Yoshinogawa Festival and Fireworks

Nara Prefecture's most popular fireworks festival.

Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko

Experience the Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko. Honor ancestors, float lanterns, and enjoy a serene evening with traditional ceremonies and performances by the lake.