Festivals Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2026 Early May A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
Culture Cinco De Mayo Japan 2026 Early May Cinco de Mayo Japan festival celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. Come eat Mexican food, see the dancers and listen to the music...
Culture Koinobori Festa 1000 2026 Late Apr - Early May On May 5th, cities and villages throughout hold koinobori (carp-streamers) festivals in celebration of Children’s Day, a day t..
Culture Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May The sakura or cherry blossom festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the cherry blossoms in the Samurai town of Kakunodate...
Culture Kasukabe’s Giant Kite Festival 2026 Early May Kasukabe City’s annual giant kite festival is held on May 3rd and 5th. Teams hoist kites weighing hundreds of kilograms over t..
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
Activities Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Hirosaki Castle Park each year between April 23rd and May 3rd. Regarde..
Activities Iiyama Nanohana Festival 2026 Early May Iiyama's aptly-named Nanohana Park comes alive during spring, and their annual nanohana festival is held during the latter half..
