Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2025 Jul 19th - Aug 3rd During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Culture Hachioji Festival 2025 Aug 1st - Aug 3rd Regarded as one of the best float festivals in the Kanto region, the Hachioji Festival is a multi-day summer event which has s..
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2025 Early Aug Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stored..
Culture Morioka's Sansa Odori 2025 Aug 1st - Aug 4th The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..
Culture Sugito Town Lantern Festival 2025 Early Aug In early August, Sugito Town in Saitama Prefecture celebrates summer for two evenings with a lantern festival. “The Milky Way ..
Festivals Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2025 Early Aug Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!
Culture Hachinohe Sansha Taisai 2025 Jul 31st - Aug 4th Held each year from July 31st until August 4th, the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai is an event that has been awarded as one of Japan's..
Culture Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival 2025 Tuesday - Aug 5th 16,000 fireworks light up the sky over the Hirose River every August 5th evening. This is the kickoff for 3 days of Tanabata F..
