Earth Celebration
★ Staff recommendation
Head to Sado Island for a celebration of the Earth and its shades of beauty.
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Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Fireworks
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.
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Osaka Senshu Fireworks Festival
Take in an explosion of panoramic fireworks and a drone show in Osaka.
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Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market
Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.
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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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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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Nijō Castle NAKED Summer Festival 2025
The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.
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Shirahama Fireworks Festival 2025
Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 2,500 fireworks light up the sky.
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Domannaka Festival 2025
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
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Shinjo Festival
Elaborate floats, portable shrines, judo, archery, and traditional dances — Yamagata's three-day Shinjo Festival is worth attending.
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Minami-Mido Osaka Bon Dance
Osaka's biggest bon dance festival is back — and lovable mascot Button-kun will be making an appearance, too!
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Omagari Fireworks Festival
Tōhoku's largest fireworks festival is also a national fireworks tournament.
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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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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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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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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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Misawa Air Base Festival in Aomori
Indulge in your love of planes and fighter jets with this annual festival.
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Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival
Visit Kamigamo Shrine for the sumo wrestling and unique traditional ceremonies.
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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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