13 Festivals Ukai Festival Jonathan Jahnke The Ukai Festival: using trained cormorants to catch fish.
Festivals National Plum Wine Festival in Fukuoka 2025 Mid Apr The National Plum Wine Festival at JR Hakata Station serves to highlight all things umeshu, with over 150 types from brewers across the country available
Culture Shibazakura Festival Elena Lisina Spectacular flower beds made from tiny flowers called "Shibazakura" that could be seen in Hitsujiyama Park in the end of April -..
Culture Niigata Festival 2024 Early Aug The Niigata Festival is one of the biggest attraction in the region, and it's well earned!
Culture Aoyama Festival Jemma King The Aoyama Festival takes place annually on the last weekend of October with the inclusive theme ‘International Friendship’.
Culture Warai Festival 2024 Early Oct Warai festival is celebrated every year at Niu shrine in Wakayama. The leader, dressed as clown, guides the participants to the shrine.
Culture Nagaoka Festival 2024 Early Aug Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks a tradition since 1946 to commemorate victims of war and earthquakes.
Festivals Chindon Festival 2025 Early Apr At the peak of the cherry blossom season, the annual Chindon spring festival