Activities Senshu Beach Lantern Festival 2025 Early Jul Lanterns have long been used in various cultures as a way of warding off evil spirits, for providing light, and for making wishes..
Festivals Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2025 Monday - Jul 14th The Nachi Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Nachi..
Culture Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight 2025 Late Jul Macabre and festival lovers alike will love this unique festival displaying paintings of kabuki scenes by Ekin, a well known Kochi..
Activities Kazahaya Fireworks Festival 2025 Late Jul Kazaya Umi Matsuri is the quintessential summer fireworks event in rural Japan. Join yukata-clad locals for cold beer and oohs.
Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jul 1st - Jul 31st During the month of July each year, the Tokamachi Ajisai Park is home to a hydrangea festival which celebrates the beauty of around..
Culture Uozu Tatemon Festival 2025 Aug 1st - Aug 2nd The Uozu Tatemon Festival is held annually on the first Friday and Saturday of August, and it's an event that illuminates summer..
Culture Nagaoka Festival 2025 Early Aug Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks a tradition since 1946 to commemorate victims of war and earthquakes.
Nightlife The Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival 2025 Early Aug The summer fireworks in the old port of Mitsuhama are not to be missed. This is Matsuyama’s main fireworks event.