Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2024 May 17th - May 19th The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe 2024 May 31st - Jun 2nd The Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe provides a glimpse into this popular Aomori-based festival.
Culture Himeji Yukata Festival 2024 Late Jun The Himeji Yukata Festival has been running for over 250 years now, and the event honors the beauty and significance of this popular..
Kobe Handmade Marche 2024 Late Jul The Kobe Handmade Marche is Hyogo Prefecture's largest handmade market, and is set to include around 1000 booths selling a wide..
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2024 Mid - Late Jul During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
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..
Culture Nada no Kenka 2024 Oct 14th - Oct 15th Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant festival...
Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2024 Early - Late Oct The Tamba-Sasayama area of Hyogo Prefecture is known for Tamba ware, one of Japan's most noteworthy types of ceramics. The Tamba..