Activities Osaka Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Every winter, runners from across Japan and around the world gather in Osaka for one of the country’s most vibrant city marath..
Culture Osaka Strawberry Festival 2026 Mid - Late Mar Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry at the Osaka Strawberry Festival, an event that promises a feast for the senses. This..
Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2026 Early Jun The annual Nishi Umeda Candle Days in the heart of Osaka’s Umeda area combines an evening of candlelit displays and cultural f..
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Late Jul For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebratio..
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Mid Aug The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for ..
Culture Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026 Late Aug During summer, the Iwaya area of Awaji Island comes alive with color, sound, and celebration during the Awaji Island Iwaya Summer..
Culture Kyoto Bread Festival at Kamigamo Shrine 2026 Early Oct Every autumn, the grounds of Kyoto's World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine are filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread..