Culture Chiba Prefecture Festivals and Elaborate Dashi Floats Elizabeth S Chiba Prefecture cities, Sakura, Narita, and Katori, are renowned for their centuries-old festivals.
Food Flat White Coffee Factory Laura Welch Flat White Coffee Factory now has a newer, more central location in Ichibancho!
Giant Sushi Floats on Osaka Waters Jerome Lee Sep 15, 2015 Giant sushi floats on the river in Dotonbori, Osaka, Japan, as part of the Osaka Canvas Project
6 Culture Floats at Aomori's Nebuta Wa Rasse Museum Kim Bergström Aomori's Nebuta Festival is one of Japan's most iconic summer festivals.
Culture Yumeji Festival 2026 Early Sep Each September, Kitakyushu’s Yahatahigashi Ward celebrates the Yumeji Festival, a popular community tradition honoring painter and poet Takehisa Yumeji
Culture Katakai Festival 2026 Mid Sep As summer fades into autumn, Niigata Prefecture's Ojiya City celebrates the Katakai Festival, one of Japan's most spectacular fireworks traditions.
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Late Nov Each year, Umekoji Park in Kyoto transforms into the home of the Junkan Festival, a celebration of reuse, recycling, and community action.
Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City.