Events This Month in Japan

Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival

One of Japan's most famous, with approximately 7000 fireworks launched in a competition format.

Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2025

A small (just 3,000 fireworks), but scenic, fireworks festival.

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.

Kawaguchiko Lavender Herb Festival

This Mount Fuji town will celebrate more than 100,000 lavender shrubs. What happens? This is the time of year when the town of Fujikawaguchiko gets a brush of purple over its landscape. Taking …

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.

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.

MARIBELLE Norwegian Artist Japan Tour

Listen to the soulful and passionate voice of MARIBELLE as she tours Japan this summer.

Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival

Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!

Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival

Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.

Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market

Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.

Sapporo Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival 2025

Hokkaido's most popular fireworks festival, lighting up the night sky over Sapporo.

Tenjin Festival

Who isn't impressed by illuminated boats and fireworks?

Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025

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

Sakai Oouo Big Fish Night Market and Fireworks

This one-night summer festival in Osaka features a fish auction, food stalls, and over 700 years of tradition. Bonus: fireworks.

Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival

This lesser-known festival of fireworks features a unique setting.

Notojima Kōda Fire Festival

This is one of Japan's biggest fire festivals.

Kashiwazaki Sea Fireworks

This carefully choreographed fireworks display, set against the backdrop of the sea, is worth the trek.

Kinugawa Onsen Dragon King Festival

Watch as the Manto Mikoshi, a portable shrine glowing with ten thousand lanterns, parades through the night.

Wakayama Port Minato Matsuri Fireworks Display

A festival originally created to pray for the port's safety and to bring visitors to the area.

Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival

Celebrates the completion of the Ise Bridge in 1934 by enjoying underwater fireworks and a festival atmosphere.

Kihoku Lantern Festival 2025

Picture a large lantern floating in a harbor with evening fireworks.

Minato Maizuru Chatta Fireworks Festival

This event finishes with a display of fireworks launched from a ship in the bay.

Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri

The highlight of this festival is an elegant dance performed in heron costumes.

Beppu Fire Sea Festival

See one of Kyushu's largest firework displays