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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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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Hokkaidō Artistic Fireworks
Watch fireworks burst, perfectly synced to music, across the sculpted landscape of Moerenuma Park.
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Matsuo Taisha 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 International Women’s Film Festival
Craving quality cinema? This annual film festival highlights works by women.
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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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Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
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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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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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Kōbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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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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Niigata Odori Geisha Performance
Watch Niigata's remaining geisha perform traditional musical and dance pieces.
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Okinawa Kanasa Fireworks 2027
A one-night fireworks show staged on the sand at Ginowan's Tropical Beach.
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Tonegawa Fireworks Festival 2027
Award-winning pyrotechnicians go head-to-head as 30,000 firework shells shoot into the sky for 90 minutes.
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Kanazawa Geisha Performance
Watch Kanazawa's legendary geisha perform classical dance and music.
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Himeji Port Fireworks
More than 10,000 fireworks will be launched over Himeji Port, making this one of the largest fireworks displays ever held in the area.
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Koikoi Festival 2027
A local festival built around the local theater and the bathhouse district.
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Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2027
Proof that Kyoto isn't just about old buildings and tradition.
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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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Innoshima Suigun Pirate Festival
Innoshima steps back into its pirate heyday, and invites you along for the ride.
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