Culture Shinagawa Shukuba Matsuri 2026 Late Sep This weekend-long festival will excite long-time festival goers and first timers alike. With the costumes and lively atmosphere,..
Culture Nikkan Matsuri 2026 Late Sep The Nikkan Festival is held each year to celebrate Japanese and Korean cultures. Held in Hibiya Park, the festival lasts two days..
Activities Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov The annual Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival sees Japan's national flower displayed in a unique way - on life sized dolls!..
Fureai Matsuri at Haginaka, Haneda 2026 Late Oct A festival organized by local Ota City parties including the government, council, companies, and shopping streets.
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 3rd Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
Activities Azalea Season at Tomisuyama Park Kim Bergström Each year at Ehime's Tomisuyama Park, over 60,000 azaleas burst into bloom from around late April through May. Along with the..
Activities A Night With Oirase Gorge's Frozen Waterfall Illumi... Caleb Cello Located in the Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, Oirase Gorge is easily hailed as one of the most beautiful river valleys in..
Activities Misato Town Lavender Festival Kim Bergström Each year in early summer, Misato Town in Akita Prefecture is home to a lavender festival that blankets the ground in purple. Around..