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Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori Dance Festival
Kansai’s biggest Awa Odori event takes over Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street in late August.
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Tōji Temple Flea Market
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.
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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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Earth Celebration
★ Staff recommendationHead to Sado Island for a celebration of the Earth and its shades of beauty.
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Nijō Castle NAKED Summer Festival 2026
The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2026
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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Shirahama Fireworks Festival 2026
Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 2,500 fireworks light up the sky.
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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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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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Ōmagari Fireworks Festival
Tōhoku's largest fireworks festival is also a national fireworks tournament.
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Innoshima Suigun Pirate Festival
Innoshima steps back into its pirate heyday, and invites you along for the ride.
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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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Domannaka Festival 2026
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
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Hikone and Kita-Biwako Summer Fireworks Festival 2026
This festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake.
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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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Hokkaidō Artistic Fireworks
Watch fireworks burst, perfectly synced to music, across the sculpted landscape of Moerenuma Park.
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