Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2025 May 16th - May 18th The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe 2025 Late May - Early Jun The Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe provides a glimpse into this popular Aomori-based festival.
Kobe Handmade Marche 2025 Late Jun The Kobe Handmade Marche is Hyogo Prefecture's largest handmade market, and is set to include around 1000 booths selling a wide..
Culture Himeji Yukata Festival 2025 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..
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2025 Mid - Late Jul During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Culture Tsukashin Summer Bon Odori 2025 Early Aug An easily accessible bon odori event held at a shopping complex in Hyogo Prefecture showcases the beauty of this traditional festival,..
Kobe Niku Festival 2025 Mid Aug The two-day Kobe Niku Festival allows visitors to indulge in everything from hamburgers and steaks through to yakiniku and yakitori,..
Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2025 Mid Aug Fireworks festivals are one of Japan's key summer traditions, and you'll find them in big cities, small towns, and everywhere..