Culture Kashiwa Matsuri 2026 Late Jul Kashiwa Matsuri is a huge festival with a wide range of street food, music, games, dance, and floats.
Culture Noshiro Tanabata 2026 Early Aug Held over two days in early August, the Noshiro Tanabata Festival in Akita Prefecture serves as a colorful celebration of Japanese folklore and tradition
Culture Cultural Festival: Art Works by Itabashi Citizens 2019 Oct 16th - Nov 10th 2019 Past Event Titled 'Cultural Festival: Art Works by Itabashi Citizens' the exhibition runs from mid-October to mid-November.
18 Kyoto's Gion Matsuri Anne Lauenroth Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of Japan's most famous festivals, dating back to 869 and celebrated every year in July.
8 Otawara Sakura Buttsuke Dale A. Brown Terrific festival street food, ornately decorated yatai floats, and amazing... each year the city of Otawara in Tochigi Prefecture holds a spring yatai festival
Activities 5 Bucket-List Worthy Flower Festivals in Japan Kim Bergström If you enjoy flower festivals, here are five great ones to add to your travel bucket list - they're all gorgeous!
Food The Japan Ramen Festival (aka Dai Tsukemen Haku) 2026 Mar 13th - 22nd 2026 Past Event The Japan Ramen Festival (also known as Dai Tsukemen Haku) is launching a brand new edition in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Food Japan Furusato Food Festival 2020 [Cancelled] Early Mar Past Event The Japan Furusato Food Festival showcases a range of unique hometown foods from across the country.