October 2023: Top Events Around Japan
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
Traditional dance festivals, parades, tea ceremonies, beer gardens, fun with yukata and more — June events in Japan offer something for everyone.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Get ready for Children's Day on May 5, and find out where to find colorful carp streamers called koinobori.
Cherry blossoms, spring festivals and the promise of summer: April is one of the best times to be in Japan!
February is filled with winter wonderlands, oyster fests, and demons
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, lantern festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
A guide to the World Cosplay Summit, an annual international cosplay event that Nagoya has been hosting since 2003.
Tens of thousands of fireworks against stunning backdrops—these firework festivals are not to be missed!
Mark your calendars for these not-to-be missed firework festivals taking place all over Kansai!
Summer in Japan has many traditions. One of the most popular traditions is to watch the Japanese High School Baseball Championship.
Some major festivals worth checking out among the many 2016 Japan summer events being held from July to August. Think lights, dancing and parading.