Culture Nagaoka Hodare Festival 2026 Early Mar The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful harvest.
Culture Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Mar The lantern festival is a time of partying, games and honouring the past, one that continues here in this village that would not look out of place in 1393
Culture Akita Kanto Festival 2025 Aug 3rd - Aug 6th The Kanto Matsuri is also known as the pole lantern festival. It is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City held annually from August 3rd to 6th.
Culture Asakusabashi Chestnut Festival 2026 Mid May Visit Asakusabashi's annual Red and White Chestnut Festival and enjoy a local community event with dancers, food and market stalls.
Culture Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival 2025 Late Jul - Late Aug During summer, Takayama’s historic Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine comes alive with the gentle sounds of the Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival.
Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April.
Culture Aso Fire Festival 2026 Mid Mar The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Culture Karatsu Kunchi Festival 2025 Nov 2nd - Nov 4th For over 400 years, this autumn festival has been held at Karatsu Shrine and is one of Kyushu's major festival attractions.