Tanabata at Kodai-ji Early Jul Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..
Nightlife Hanyu Natsu Matsuri Saturday - Jul 11th Saitama's Hanyu city buzzes with energy at its annual summer festival.
Activities Hoozuki Matsuri Jul 11 - Jul 12th Small, local festival with great, friendly atmosphere that is fun for kids and families held every July in Ushita
Gardens & Parks Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Firefly Fantasy May 22 - Jul 12th See the fireflies in summertime in the beautiful garden behind the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo.
Culture The 5th Tatsushige no Kai - Dojoji Tuesday - Jul 14th The Kongo school of Noh will be staging a one-off performance of the play Dojoji by actor Tatsushige Udaka at the Kongo Noh Theatre..
Culture Firefly Festival in Tokyo Mid Jul The Firefly Festival is one of the less known festivals in Tokyo. It takes place in Boroichi-dori, Setagaya-ku. It is a small local..
Culture Mitama Matsuri Jul 13 - Jul 16th Honor your ancestors at the Obon festival, Mitama Matsuri celebrated at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.
Festivals Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight Jul 18 - Jul 19th Macabre and festival lovers alike will love this unique festival displaying paintings of kabuki scenes by Ekin, a well known Kochi..