Culture Koinobori Festa 1000 2026 Apr 26th - May 5th On May 5th, cities and villages throughout hold koinobori (carp-streamers) festivals in celebration of Children’s Day, a day t..
Festivals Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Oct Firework viewing, called hanabi in Japanese, at Yodogawa River is a real crowd pleaser. One of top ten ways to spend your summer..
Culture Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival 2027 Early Mar There are numerous things that Japan does exceptionally well, and one of them is stationery. The Bungu Joshi-Haku is a celebration..
Culture March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka) 2027 Mar 14th - Mar 28th Japan's second grand sumo tournament is held in Osaka at the EDION Arena Osaka. This 15-day event is a part of a six-tournament..
Arts & Crafts Nyanko Expo Osaka 2027 Early May For anyone who finds joy in all things feline, the Nyanko Expo offers a playful, art-filled escape into Japan’s thriving handm..
Festivals Umeda Tanabata Festival 2026 Early Jun - Early Aug The Umeda Tanabata Festival showcases a variety of decorations on loan from the well-known Sendai Tanabata Festival in Miyagi Prefecture...
Culture Craft Gyoza Festival 2026 Apr 29th - May 6th If you're a gyoza lover, be sure to stop by the Craft Gyoza Fes. The event is set to include a variety of gyoza types for attendees..