Akita Kanto Festival
A parade of people balancing long, heavy poles-who wouldn't want to see that?
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Hiroshima Toro Nagashi Lantern Floating
Each year, on August 6, candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the Motoyasu River.
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Yatori no Shinji Festival
Things heat up as 60 men rush towards the center of a pond to grab a limited 50 arrow-like talismans.
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Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
Celebrate the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, where over 10,000 dancers in vibrant attire bring the streets of Yamagata to life with traditional music and mesmerizing performances.
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Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival
Don't miss this fantastic summer event, where thousands of lanterns, each lit by hand, illuminate the city.
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Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival
A unique parade with delicately made tall pagoda floats.
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Gifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival
See the combined beauty of two fireworks festivals in one place.
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Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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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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Nanki Shirahama Fireworks Festival 2026
Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 2,500 fireworks light up the sky.
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Gojō Wakamiya Pottery Festival
From delicate, unglazed vessels to inventive works that combine a multitude of traditional and modern techniques, here's where to get your fill of pottery.
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Itō Anjin Festival
The Ito Anjin festival is an iconic summer event: expect to see picturesque lanterns, dance to the beat of taiko drums, and soak in the breathtaking fireworks displays over the sea.
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Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks
CancelledThis festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.
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Fukuchiyama Fireworks
Fukuchiyama’s riverbank fireworks display packs 4,000 bursts into a sharp 33‑minute show. Summer in northern Kyoto gets a little brighter.
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Rokko Forest Garden Concert Series
Each performance lasts about 20 minutes, and it's completely free (with museum admission).
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Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival
Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival
Two cities unite to create a dazzling display of fireworks.
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Nara Tokae
See Nara's deer in a new light - literally! Made out of candles, this festival is about enormous pieces of art.
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Tokushima Awa Odori Festival
Get ready for a whole lot of dancing at Japan's top summer festival.
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