6 Most Unusual Festivals in Japan
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
It's happening in Mie, until December.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Winter wonderlands, oyster festivals, and rituals to chase away demons.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Get ready for Children's Day on May 5, and find out where to find colorful carp streamers called koinobori.
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.