Festivals Don't Miss Japan's Summer Festivals Audrey Foo Featured Festivals Sumida River Festival Zama Mikoshi Festival Saitama... Summer Festivals Tohoku Summer Festivals Ebisu's Bon Odori Tenpin Festival
Culture Seasonal Festivals of Fushimi: Sekku Dolls Featured Apr 7, 2016 Enjoying the spring of Fushimi through traditional Japanese dolls at the Kyocera Museum of Art's special exhibition “Seasonal Festivals of Fushimi: Sekku
Culture Ota City Summer Festivals in August Japan Travel Summer in Japan is festival (matsuri) season, which means fireworks, dancing, street food, and plenty of colorful yukatas!
Culture Dramatic Festivals in Eastern Ehime Featured The Saijo and Niihama festivals in the Toyo area of Ehime are held in October to give thanks for an abundant autumn harvest.
Culture Chiba Prefecture Festivals and Elaborate Dashi Floats Elizabeth S Chiba Prefecture cities, Sakura, Narita, and Katori, are renowned for their centuries-old festivals.
Festivals Yumeji Festival 2026 Early Sep Each September, Kitakyushu’s Yahatahigashi Ward celebrates the Yumeji Festival, a popular community tradition honoring painter and poet Takehisa Yumeji
Culture Katakai Festival 2026 Mid Sep As summer fades into autumn, Niigata Prefecture's Ojiya City celebrates the Katakai Festival, one of Japan's most spectacular fireworks traditions.
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Late Nov Each year, Umekoji Park in Kyoto transforms into the home of the Junkan Festival, a celebration of reuse, recycling, and community action.