Culture Asakusa Awa Odori 2026 Late Sep A summer dance festival in Tokyo Asakusa Yokocho & Asakusa Rokku Broadway
Culture Watching Sumidagawa Hanabi Elena Lisina Running since 1810, Sumidagawa Hanabi is one of the biggest fireworks festivals in Tokyo.
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug This beloved annual festival invites both locals and visitors alike to form circles and dance to folk songs from across Japan.
Festivals Noshiro Tanabata 2026 Early Aug Held over two days in early August, the Noshiro Tanabata Festival in Akita Prefecture serves as a colorful celebration of Japanese folklore and tradition
Culture Sendai Otsunahiki Great Tug-of-War 2026 Late Sep Held annually in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Sendai Otsunahiki is a large-scale tug-of-war festival that dates back over 400 years.
Culture Alternative Holidays in Japan Nicholas Lloyd Discover the real festivals and holidays in Japan that are more commonly celebrated.
Culture Echigo-Yuzawano no Omatsuri Gaurav Raja Dahal On August 6, I was invited to Echigo Yuzawa to attend a local festival on onsen street.
Culture Shiba Daijingu Daradara Matsuri 2026 Mid - Late Sep Held over 11 days in September, the Shiba Daijingu Daradara Matsuri is the longest running festival in Japan.