6 Festivals Niigata Craft Beer no Jin Bryan Baier A beer festival assembling a massive number of micro-brewers from all over Japan
Historical Yakuō-in Temple on Mt. Takao, Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Yakuo-in hosts many events and festivals throughout the year.... New Year's Day witnesses an event called Geikosai, the festival to
Historical Kaisei-machi Ajisai Matsuri Sandra Isaka Kaisei-machi's Ajisai Matsuri, usually held in the second week of June, is a wonderful festival of hydrangea, newly planted rice paddies, performances,
Culture Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori 2026 Late Aug This dance festival is held annually on the last or second to last weekend of August.
Festivals Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2026 Jul 1st - Jul 15th Fukuoka's most exciting festival: it's 5 am, the streets are packed, and the men are running.
Culture The Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Matsuri Meredith Lescoe A look into a little known, yet immensely entertaining, hikiyama festival in the Hokuriku region of Japan.
Temples & Shrines Nikko Yabusame Archery Competition 2026 Sunday - May 17th Yabusame Archery Competition at the Nikko Shunki Reitaisai Grand Spring Festival.
Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski The major event of the Heian Shrine is the "Festival of Ages" (... One of the most important festivals held in Kyoto, the Festival of Ages