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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teamLab: Learn! Future Playground at Obihiro Art Museum
There will be seven installations blending art and interaction in teamLab's signature style.
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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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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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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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Hassaku Festival
End summer in Kyoto at the Hassaku Festival, Matsuo Taisha’s lively celebration featuring a women-only mikoshi parade.
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Aichi Nostalgic Car Festival
Pair the shine of vintage chrome with the sizzle of Aichi’s food trucks.
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Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival
Visit Kamigamo Shrine for the sumo wrestling and unique traditional ceremonies.
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Katakai Fireworks Festival
Experience the world’s largest firework and over 15,000 fireworks lighting up the sky across two spectacular nights.
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Niigata Odori Geisha Performance
Watch Niigata's remaining geisha perform traditional musical and dance pieces.
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Atami Weekly Geisha Performance
These weekly geisha performances showcase traditional dance and shamisen music.
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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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Sapporo Dōshin Autumn Fireworks
This fireworks event is set to become a major highlight of Sapporo’s fall calendar.
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Seto Pottery Fair
Seto is synonymous with ceramics. Browse handmade wares with gorgeous glazes at the Seto Pottery Fair, Japan's largest ceramics fair.
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Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
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Ishioka Festival
The Ishioka Festival brings over 1,300 years of tradition to the former capital of Hitachi Province.
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Aichi International Women’s Film Festival
Craving quality cinema? This annual film festival highlights works by women.
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