Culture Iriya Asagao Festival 2026 Jul 6th - Jul 8th The Iriya Asagao Festival has been hosted on July 6, 7, 8 every year since late Edo period, when asagao (morning glories) became..
Activities Kamakura Fireworks 2026 Friday - Jul 10th Kamakura Fireworks are known for their speciality “underwater fireworks”. which explodes in the water, creating a beautiful, c..
Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2026 Saturday - Jul 11th For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual..
Culture Mizudome-no-mai 2026 Sunday - Jul 12th Mizudome-no-mai is a traditional spiritual event that is known to “stop rain”, which has been around for about 680 years.
Award-Winning Sake Tasting Event 2026 Mid Jul If you're a sake connoisseur or you'd simply like to learn more about this popular Japanese beverage, this sake tastign..
Nightlife Hanyu Natsu Matsuri 2026 Mid Jul Saitama's Hanyu city buzzes with energy at its annual summer festival.
Culture Narita Gion Matsuri 2026 Jul 10th - Jul 12th Narita Gion Festival, celebrated for three days in July, features elaborate festival floats, omikoshi portable shrine processions,..
Festivals Tokyo Hula Festival 2026 Mid Jul First held in 2002, the festival celebrates the friendship between Ikebukuro and Hawaii, where 13% of its residents are Japanese..