Culture Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Tokyo Architecture Festival will take place in May, expanding its scope to include Ueno, Shinagawa, and Shibuya for the first time.
Culture Sobue Ginkgo Festival 2026 Late Nov Every autumn, the town of Sobue in Aichi Prefecture transforms into a sea of gold for the annual Sobue Ginkgo Festival, celebrating the area's long history
Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct For three days each October, Chiba's historic castle town of Sakura City celebrates the Sakura Autumn Festival.
Culture Nagasaki Kunchi Festival 2026 Oct 7th - Oct 9th Held annually from October 7 to 9, the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival is a multi-day celebration of Suwa Shrine that honors the city’s guardian deity.
Culture Yashima Hassaku Festival 2026 Mid Sep Held at Yashima Shinmeisha Shrine, the Yashima Hassaku Festival is dedicated to Kurainatama (a deity associated with rice cultivation), and serves as a
Culture Kiryu Yagibushi Festival 2026 Early Aug Every August, the mountain city of Kiryu in Gunma Prefecture comes alive with one of the region's most energetic celebrations, the Kiryu Yagibushi Festival
Culture Yoshida Fire Festival 2026 Aug 26th - Aug 27th August 26 and 27, the quiet streets of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture erupt into a blaze of sacred fire and spiritual fervor during the Yoshida Fire Festival
Culture Kurume Water Festival 2026 Aug 3rd - Aug 5th The Kurume Water Festival is held every year from August 3rd to 5th, and has a history spanning over half a century now.