Culture Mantou Mitama Festival 2026 Late May Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of Hirohima Gokoku-jinja..
Activities Okinawa Tropical Illuminations 2025-2026 Oct 24th - May 24th The Okinawa Tropical Illumination at Southeast Botanical Gardens is one of the country's top illumination events, ranking third..
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,..
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 Takikawa Nanohana Festival 2026 Mid - Late May The Takikawa Nanohana Festival started back in 2000 and has become the city's largest annual event, with crowds of around 100,000..