Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2025 Mid Feb Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..
Reikanji Temple Camellia Event 2025 Late Mar - Early Apr Kyoto's Reikan-ji Temple is often known as the camellia temple thanks to the large number of flowers that bloom on the gro..
Kahoen Sakura Festival 2025 Early - Late Apr Kahoen is a mountainside garden in Kyoto known for its seasonal beauty, particularly the numerous sakura trees that bloom during..
Osaka Comic Con 2024 May 3rd - May 5th Following on from the popularity of the annual Tokyo Comic Con event, there's now an Osaka-based iteration taking place in May...
Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2024 Mid Aug Fireworks festivals are one of Japan's key summer traditions, and you'll find them in big cities, small towns, and everywhere..
Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori 2024 Late Aug The Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori is billed as the largest Awa Odori event in the Kansai region.
Culture Itasha Heaven Expo 2024 Late Sep Itasha cars are vehicles decorated with colorful and elaborate decals or artwork, and they commonly feature characters from anime,..
Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination 2024-2025 Late Nov - Early Mar The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae Street..