Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Mid May Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival, which..
Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2026 May 17th - May 18th Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
Culture Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park 2026 Mid May The artistry and horticulture of azalea bonsai is celebrated and promoted at the The Japan Satsuki Association's Satsuki Festival..
Culture Yokosuka Curry Festival 2026 Mid May The Yokosuka Curry Festival is an annual event that celebrates this much-loved comfort food.
Culture Azalea and Rhododendron Fair 2026 Late Apr - Late May Odakyu Hotel de Yama will be hosting their Azalea and Rhododendron Fair from late April to late May. Admission is free, so if you're..
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Mid - Late May The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history spanning..
Culture Nanyo Wine Festival 2026 Saturday - May 23rd Wine lovers will have the chance to sample some of Yamagata's finest vintages at the Nanyo Wine Festival, an annual event that..
Activities Takikawa Nanohana Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Takikawa Nanohana Festival started back in 2000 and has become the city's largest annual event, with crowds of around 100,000..