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..
Activities Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May Osaka Maishima Seaside Park is covered with nemophila flowers in early April through early May. When they're at their best an..
Japanese Donburi Grand Prix 2026 Late Apr - Early May The Donburi Grand Prix will offer up a variety rice bowls piled high with toppings for visitors to choose from.
Activities Nipponbashi Street Festa 2026 Sunday - May 17th An annual festival held in Osaka's electronics district (Den Den town) to celebrate the area's unique pop culture scene;..
Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2026 Early Jun The annual Nishi Umeda Candle Days in the heart of Osaka’s Umeda area combines an evening of candlelit displays and cultural f..
Culture Otaue Rice Planting Festival 2026 Sunday - Jun 14th Japan reaffirms its deep connections with its staple crop at the annual Sumiyoshi Shrine rice-planting festival in Osaka on June..
Culture Japan Sake and Shochu Fair 2026 Mid Jun The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association is launching the first-ever Japan Sake and Shochu Fair this June, and the two-day..