Activities Hydrangea Viewing at Unshoji Temple Kim Bergström As is the case with any flower festival, the dates can fluctuate slightly
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2026 Mid Feb biggest and longest such events, and one of Japan's many famous naked festivals... Regrettably, organizers confirmed that the Sominsai festival will not continue
Culture Enjoy Circle Dancing in Sapporo Sarah Endarastya Enjoy the circle dancing, the annual Hokkai Bon Odori Festival in Odori Park, Sapporo.
9 Tower of the Sun and Plum Blossoms Takako Sakamoto Plum Festival at The Natural and Cultural Gardens
Taste the Tohoku Region in Tokyo Tom Roseveare Sep 14, 2015 connected events and exhibitions occurring as part of a wider Tohoku Matsuri (festival... From a Sendai Tanabata Festival to Akita Kanto Festival (special lanterns
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2025 Dec 15th - Dec 18th Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture Water and World Festa 2025 Jul 25th - Jul 27th Inspired in part by songkran festivals in South-East Asia, the Water and World Festa at Keyaki Hiroba offers a perfect way to cool off during Japan's hot
Culture Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku Joe Robinson The shrine is the site of traditional festivals almost every month, and... at the time of my visit I had just missed the Shinto purification festival
