Culture Nango Summer Jazz Festival 2026 Late Jul Held in the Nango district of Aomori's Hachinohe City, the Nango Summer Jazz Festival is one of Japan's leading jazz events.
Culture Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Feb 14th - Mar 8th The Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival has been held for almost a quarter of a century, and showcases early-blooming kawazuzakura alongside vibrant yellow
Festivals Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2026 Mid Sep Held annually on the weekend after obon festivities since 1956, the Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival is a large-scale celebration of dance and traditional music
Culture Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival 2026 Early Aug The Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern festival is a traditional summer event with an impressive history spanning approximately 600 years.
Culture Ebina Minna Summer Festival 2026 Late Jul One of the highlights during summer in Japan is the vibrant festival culture, and the Ebina Minna Festival is a great event to check out in Kanagawa.
Culture Atami Marine Fireworks Festival 2026 Late Jul The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival originally started in 1952 as a celebration of the area's reconstruction efforts after Typhoon Kitty in 1949 and a
Culture Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival 2026 Mid Aug An annual festival takes place in August to celebrate Yanai's traditional goldfish lanterns, with a large number of them decorating the JR Yanai Station
Culture Hagi Summer Citrus Festival 2026 Mid May The Hagi Summer Citrus Festival is a two-day event which celebrates these fruits that grow in abundance in the region.