9 Culture Early Morning: Yasaka Jinja Shrine Larry Knipfing played an important role in government affairs, as well as hosting local festivals... The Gion Festival is world famous.
Culture Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan.
Culture A Mitama Matsuri Experience Perri Silverstein Honor your ancestors at the Obon festival, Mitama Matsuri celebrated at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.
Culture OKINAWA FES Milafete 2026 Mid May Capture the Okinawan beach spirit in the middle of Tokyo's bustling Yoyogi Park at the Okinawa Festival, held every year.
Activities Experiencing Fuji Rock Rufus Starbuck The Fuji Rock Festival started in 1997 on the slopes of Mt Fuji when the Red Hot Chilli Peppers were forced off the stage by a typhoon, and finally settled
8 Exploring Yokote City Christie Petrakopoulou Home to many festivals throughout the year, with the leading Kamakura Festival
Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2026 Early - Late Dec Year's just around the corner, the Pageant of Starlight event is a festive... Keep a lookout for Santa Clauses on motorcycles!