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5 Quirky Japanese Summer Festivals You Must See: Dancing, Fire, Bellybuttons & More!

Japan hosts various summer festivals across the country, each with its unique characteristics, history, and purpose. Experiencing these festivals (or "matsuri") firsthand offers a...

What Are Yatai? Japan's Festival Food Stalls Serving Up Classic & Trendy Street Food

Japanese festivals are held year-round, with the Gion Festival, Tenjin Matsuri, and Kanda Festival in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, respectively, being the three most notable. At Ja...

Gion Matsuri Guide (July 2026): Access and Tips on Enjoying One of Japan's Three Great Festivals in Kyoto

Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, a month-long festival starting July 1, features traditional performances and parades, transforming the city into an enchanting celebration hub. (This page...

Six towering historical warrior floats will grace Fukui’s Mikuni Festival for three days

This annual procession is the perfect stop for samurai buffs who enjoy traditional Japanese festivals with a warrior twist. The streets of Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, are about to be...

2026 Kansai Bon Odori & Summer Festival Guide: Join the Dance in Kyoto, Osaka, and Other Areas

Visiting Kansai this summer? Don’t miss the chance to experience one of Japan’s most beloved traditions: summer festivals and Bon Odori dances. Slip into a yukata, snack on festiva...

Tokyo's Epic Sanno Matsuri Returns in 2026: See a 500-Person Parade Through Ginza, the Imperial Palace, and More

When it comes to Tokyo's biggest and most spectacular traditional festivals, few can rival the legendary Sanno Festival. Counted among Japan's Three Great Festivals alongside Kyoto...

Love Among the Stars: Experience the 2026 Sendai Tanabata Festival Like a Local (Aug 6-8)

Held every year from August 6 to 8, the Sendai Tanabata Festival (仙台七夕まつり) is a beloved summer event in Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region. As one of the Tohoku r...

Beyond Tokyo! 5 Epic Japanese Festivals & Fireworks Displays Foreign Tourists Can't Get Enough Of

Always sticking to Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto on your Japan trips? Recently, repeat visitors are setting their sights on regional cities! According to 2025 data from the popular naviga...

Miss Fish Bali Presents MATSURI Festival

A Three-Day Immersive Celebration Inspired by Japanese Mythology, Ritual, and Fantasy. Miss Fish Bali announces the return of its biggest signature event of the year: MATSURI Festi...

Fun Things to Do in Sendai in Summer (June/July/August) - Events, Festivals & More!

Summer in Sendai is full of things to do, whether sticking around the city, or taking day-trips out to the mountains. With everything from museums and festivals, to baseball, beer,...

Tanabata Festival

I was reading online about the use of the Taiko Drum and found it is used traditionally in many festivals. I made a simple festival scene set up for Tanabata Festival. This festiva...

July Events in Kansai: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do in Kyoto & Osaka

July is when the nights become a blessing, a reprieve from the sweltering heat of summer. Many of these July events around Kansai take place at night — theme parks have extended op...

An Evening of Myths, Rituals, and Fantasy Awaits at Miss Fish Bali’s MATSURI Festival

Step into a realm of Japanese mythology, ritual, and fantasy as Miss Fish Bali presents its signature annual event – the MATSURI Festival, set to take place from 11 to 13 June 2026...

July Events in Kanto: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do

As the weather gets warmer, the events get later: from night markets to fireworks, Tokyo and the surrounding area go all out for evening celebrations. Even Tokyo Disneyland and Dis...

Fun Things to Do in Morioka in Summer (June/July/August): Events, Festivals & More

Summer in Morioka has a steady rhythm, starting with early-season festivals, farm events, zoo programs, and museum exhibitions in June. July brings more outdoor activities, lakesid...

Fun Things to Do in Aomori in Summer (June/July/August) - Events, Festivals & More!

Summer is a busy season in Aomori, with events spread across the city and surrounding areas from June through August. From flower festivals and shrine events, to fireworks and Nebu...

June Events in Kansai: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do in Kyoto & Osaka

Kansai, land of okonomiyaki, Kyoto, and deer parks, is buzzing with events this June. This month’s highlights include planting rice in a centuries-old tradition, solving mysteries...

Experience the Magic: Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival (August)

Since its inception in 1917, the Kawaguchiko Lake Festival has become a hallmark of summer in the region, renowned for hosting the grandest fireworks display among the Fuji Five La...

June Events in Kanto: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do in Tokyo and Around

June in Japan heralds rainy season, but just add a poncho and you’ll be able to fully enjoy these wide-ranging events that are happening in Tokyo and beyond. Whether it’s a day tri...

Summer Sparkler with a Spring Soul: Catch Kamaishi's 'Shiragiku' Fireworks This July

Summer in Japan means one thing: Hanabi (fireworks) season! It’s the time to dust off your yukata, grab some festival food, and stare in awe at the night sky. But this July, Kamais...

Fun Things to Do in Hakodate in Summer (June/July/August): Events, Festivals & More

Summer in Hakodate and the wider southern Hokkaido region brings together port festivals, fireworks, seafood events, outdoor performances, museum exhibitions, and family-friendly p...

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2026 Tokyo Fireworks Guide: Your Ultimate Calendar for Summer in Japan

Summer in Japan means one thing: fireworks season is about to begin! Across Tokyo, spectacular displays will soon light up the night sky, bringing riversides, parks, and neighborho...

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