Culture Machida Jidai Matsuri 2026 Early Nov Come and experience traditional Japanese costumes, the Jidai Matsuri (or
Culture Tsubame Sanjo Factory Festival 2026 Early Oct Tsubame Sanjo is a region of Niigata Prefecture well known for its manufacturing industry, specifically for metalwork, blacksmithing and carpentry.
Culture Narita Gion Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Narita Gion Festival, celebrated for three days in July, features elaborate festival floats, omikoshi portable shrine processions,..
Culture Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri 2026 Jul 20th - Jul 22nd The Uchiwa Matsuri is the largest annual festival in the Kanto region with over 750,000 people attending over its three days in July.
Culture Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan.
Culture Hino Shinsengumi Matsuri 2026 Mid May The celebration for the famous samurai squad in Hino, hometown of the Shinsengumi, is held on the second weekend in May .
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.
Culture Kawazu-zakura Matsuri Gonzague Gay-Bouchery With around 8,000 cherry trees mostly located along the Kawazu River, the Kawazu Sakura Festival (Kawazu-zakura Matsuri) is one of Japan’s most famous