Culture Sand Craft in Mitane 2026 Late Jul - Late Sep When people think of artistic mediums, they might picture paint, canvas, or clay, and sand is not usually the first thing that comes..
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Early Aug If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bundara..
Culture Uozu Tatemon Festival 2026 Early Aug The Uozu Tatemon Festival is held annually on the first Friday and Saturday of August, and it's an event that illuminates summer..
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Mid Aug The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it w..
Culture Okayama Momotaro Festival 2026 Late Aug Inspired by the local Momotaro legend and the story of a hero defeating the demon Ura, the Okayama Momotaro Festival (also known..
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around..
Culture 360° Yonezawa Open Factory 2026 Mid Sep The 360° Yonezawa Open Factory invites visitors to step inside the workshops and studios that define the city’s rich manufactu..
Culture Glasses Festival 2026 Mid Sep Sabae in Fukui Prefecture is known as Japan’s eyeglass capital, and the city is hosting their annual Glasses Festival in Septe..