Osaka Castle Spring Festival
Make the most of sakura season at the Osaka Castle Spring Festival.
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Kyotographie International Photography Festival
This international photography festival around Kyoto is a great way to discover compelling photography from Japan and around the world.
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Kyotophonie Borderless Spring Festival
Kyotophonie brings a diverse lineup of music and art performances to Kyoto this spring.
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Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate sakura at Hokkaidō's top cherry blossom viewing spot.
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Kankame-Inari Yomiya Festival
See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.
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Togyo 1,000 Samurai Procession
This procession takes place on the second day of the Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine Grand Festival.
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Sendai Aoba Festival
Every May, as Sendai’s zelkova trees turn green, the Sendai Aoba Festival takes center stage. Rooted in the legacy of the Date clan, this annual event is one of the city’s most significant …
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Ashikaga Great Wisteria Festival
See the natural beauty of fields of wisterias at this mesmerizing display.
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teamLab Nemophila Illumination
An outdoor night museum, with nemophila in the spotlight. This seasonal installation by international art collective teamLab is worth checking out.
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Mifune Festival
Gander at traditional boats floating down the river carrying musicians and performers.
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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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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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Fukui Pokémon Fossil Museum
Science and imagination meet in the form of glowing fossils and Pokémon prehistory.
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Belgian Beer Weekend Osaka
Swap your usual lager for a Trappist Tripel and sip riverside at Belgian Beer Weekend Osaka — with nearly 100 beers and food to pair.
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Mantō Mitama Festival
As the sun goes down, feast your eyes on thousands of lanterns and a traditional Japanese dance performed by 100 shrine maidens in red and white.
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Fuji Shibazakura Festival
See the colorful and vibrant flower fields at the base of Mt. Fuji
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Soma Nomaoi Wild Horse Chasing Festival
A traditional festival showcasing military skills and horseback riding in Fukushima.
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Hamamatsu Flying Dragon Festival
Ever wanted to see the mystical dragons of the Nintendo Zelda games come to the life?
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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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Koinobori at Ōboke Gorge
View the iconic koi carp streamers hanging above Yoshino River at Ōboke Gorge.
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