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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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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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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Osaka Castle Noh
Head to Osaka Castle to experience Noh, the oldest surviving classical theater form in Japan.
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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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Soma Nomaoi Wild Horse Chasing Festival
A traditional festival showcasing military skills and horseback riding in Fukushima.
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Fuji Shibazakura Festival
See the colorful and vibrant flower fields at the base of Mt. Fuji
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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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Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition Osaka
Curses, high school drama, and seriously good art — the Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition in Osaka pulls you straight into the world of Japan’s breakout dark fantasy series.
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National Treasures of Japan Exhibition in Osaka
From stunning Buddhist sculptures to intricate calligraphy, this is your chance to witness 130 designated National Treasures of Japan all in one place.
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Toshio Suzuki and Studio Ghibli Exhibition in Nagano
Calling all Studio Ghibli fans. This Nagano exhibition explores the creative genius and inspirations behind the work of Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki.
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Yayoi Kusama Print Works: Repetition and Proliferation
Explore Yayoi Kusama's transformative prints at this Kyoto exhibition showcasing around 330 works.
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Osaka Kansai World Expo 2025
What new technologies and innovations will you find at Expo 2025?
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Gundam Pavillion at Osaka Expo 2025
From a 17-meter RX-78F00/E Gundam statue to an immersive, reservation-only pavilion experience, this exhibit reimagines Gundam’s Universal Century as something within reach.
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Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival
Art for all. Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival brings immersive exhibitions, global artists, and hands-on activities in a family-friendly package.
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