Culture Kurume Ueki Festival 2026 Feb 6th - Mar 24th The Kurume Ueki Festival includes a number of local vendors gathering together to exhibit and sell 100,000 plants in approximately 1000 types, ensuring
Culture Jiyugaoka Megami Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Jiyugaoka Megami Festival has been running for almost 50 years now, and focuses on delicious food and cultural performances.
Culture Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026 Early - Late Oct The Shimokitazawa Curry Festival has been running for over a decade, with over 100 local businesses putting their own spin on this much-loved dish.
Culture Otaru Umeshu Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this much-loved beverage.
Culture Japanese Food Festival 2027 Early Jan If you'd like a one-stop-shop where you can enjoy various types of Japanese cuisine, look no further than the Japanese Food Festival at Osaka's Hanahaku
Culture Suita Fire Festival 2027 Mid Feb The annual Suita Fire Festival at Osaka's Jōkō Enmanji Temple has a history of around 1300 years, and is often referred to as the fire festival with no
Festivals Nankinmachi Spring Festival 2026 Feb 17th - Feb 23rd If you're in the Kobe area and looking for a way to celebrate Lunar New Year, check out the Nankinmachi Spring Festival.
Festivals Sakura Wine Festival 2026 Apr 3rd - Mar 5th The Sakura Wine Festival at Aichi's Tsuruma Park merges blossoms and rosé, with attendees able to enjoy sampling from over 70 types of wine as they enjoy