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...
Culture Fire-walking Festival at Mt. Takao 2027 Early Mar Atop Mt Takao in west Tokyo on the second Sunday of March each year, witness the impressive spectacle that is fire-walking held..
Culture Asakusabashi Chestnut Festival 2026 May 9th - May 10th Visit Asakusabashi's annual Red and White Chestnut Festival and enjoy a local community event with dancers, food and market..
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August a..
Culture Yamadera Temple 5 (3Reviews) Yamadera is a temple complex on a mountain top northeast of the city of Yamagata in the prefecture of the same name. Its official name is Risshakuji,..
Culture Kutchan Jagamatsuri 2026 Early Aug The Kutchan Jagamatsuri is a fantastic summer festival aimed at celebrating Kutchan's rich agriculture industry and family friendly..
Culture Hojo Kashima Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 4th In early May, the Hojo Kashima Spring Festival is held in the area known as “Kazahaya” to the north of Matsuyama. On the first..
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is renowned for its natural beauty, rejuvenating hot springs, delectable cuis..