The ultimate guide to Japan travel
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!
Plum blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka and more!
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!
Get all the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
It's best to plan early, as accommodation and travel options book up quickly!
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
Perfect if you want to see some unusual sights, the festivals of Chubu bring some intensity to an otherwise peaceful and natural setting—ideal for a true adventure into Japan.
Kanto is perfect for exploring when you're based in Tokyo, with opportunities to experience the most modern and most traditional elements of the complex culture.
Join in the battle at the world's biggest tug-of-war in Naha, Okinawa
An island packed with unusual festivals, Kyushu is the perfect destination for those looking for a unique adventure in Japan.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—one of Japan's most famous festivals.
What to do in Iwakuni—a traditional castle town famous for its seasonal beauty in spring and fall, plus its white snakes, sword museum and local specialty sushi.
Everything you need to know about the Osaka leg of Summer Sonic.
August 6th traditionally marked the end of summer. On this day, locals bid farewell to the dangerously hot season at the Yatori-no Shinji Festival.
Some of Japan's best festivals take place in August. Lucky us, they're mostly free too!
With a number of light festivals, August is a great time to take in the atmosphere of the ancient capital.
Gion Matsuri has so many free events. What can/should you actually spend money on?!