Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo City, Yamagata.
Culture Nagoya Handmade Marche 2027 Late Jan - Early Feb The Nagoya Handmade Marche brings one of Japan's largest handmade festivals to Aichi for the first time, and is set to feature over 1100 booths filled
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.
Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2026 Mid Sep The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousands of spectators annually with
Culture Hachinohe Sansha Taisai 2026 Jul 31st - Aug 4th The festival has a few different elements, including a mikoshi (portable... The schedule of events differs on each day of the festival, so be sure
Culture Sekiyado Castle Museum Elizabeth S The castle is also the location for two big festivals every year.... In April, the Sekiyado Sakura Festival celebrations include performances
Culture Biwako Biennale 2026 Late Sep - Mid Nov Running from late September through mid-November, this international art festival... Spread across three distinct areas, the festival offers varied experiences
Culture A Night at Susukino Matsuri Sandro Bernardinello is a truly Japanese experience, one that you will awake the next day, thinking it was all a dream, making it one of the best and most popular summer festivals