Culture Odawara Fish Festival 2026 Mid May The coastal city of Odawara hosts the annual Odawara Fish Festival, a family-friendly event with various ways to enjoy seafood and..
Festivals Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..
Culture Kanahebisui Shrine Flower Festival 2026 Late Apr - Mid May People visit Miyagi's Kanahebisui Shrine to pray for luck in the business and financial realms, but it's also a popular..
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Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City. The event serves as a way for the local community..
Culture Roppongi Hills Polish Festival 2026 Saturday - May 16th Autumn Polish Festival in Roppongi Festival
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Culture ARATA 2026: Art Exhibition in Kyoto 2026 May 14th - May 17th This exhibition in Kyoto features artists from across Japan connected through a correspondence master’s program at Kyoto Unive..