Culture May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 May 10th - May 24th Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.
Activities Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival takes place at the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort towards the end of May, and includes hands-on workshops,..
Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2026 May 22nd - May 24th The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..
Festivals Tohoku Kizuna Festival 2026 May 23rd - May 24th The Tohoku Kizuna Festival was initially created to remember the lives lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, it’s an o..
Culture Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th Tokyo's skyline is constantly evolving, and in late spring, architecture enthusiasts will have a chance to see it in a who..
Culture Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026 Feb 1st - May 24th The Kyoto Nippon Festival brings art, performance and seasonal beauty together at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Since its launch, the..
Activities Sake Aquarium Night 2026 Late May The Sendai Uminomori Aquarium's Sake Aquarium night has been running since 2017, and provides a way to showcase products from..
Culture Kanazawa Coffee Festival 2026 Late May The Kanazawa Coffee Festival brings a variety of coffee shops from across Japan to this culture-filled city.