Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2027 Jan 1st - Jan 7th The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it..
Festivals Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2026 Early - Late Nov On Tanegashima, the island often called Japan's "gateway to space," art and science come together in a unique cultural celebration...
Festivals Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival 2027 Mid Feb The Inukko dog festival is held on the second weekend in February in Yuzawa City in Akita
Festivals Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
Festivals Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2027 Late Feb - Early Mar The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreciate..
Museums Itsukushima Floating Shrine JJ Walsh This floating red shrine with a lush green forest backdrop is a stunning scene at the top of any sightseers list
Festivals Miura Kaigan Fireworks Festival 2026 Early Aug The fireworks were spectacular at the annual Miura Kaigan festival.
Festivals Nankinmachi Spring Festival 2027 Mid - Late Feb If you're in the Kobe area and looking for a way to celebrate Lunar New Year, check out the Nankinmachi Spring Festival. T..