Culture Niihama Drum Festival 2025 Mid Oct Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating the annual harvest.
Culture Wajima Grand Festival 2025 Aug 22nd - Aug 25th The Wajima Grand Festivals are the highlight of late summer in the Wajima area of the Noto Peninsula.
Tamana Iris Festival Mandy Bartok Over 66,000 purple irises in several varieties bloom in the Takaseura River in late May to early June during the Tamana Iris Festival.
Culture Nara's Yamayaki Festival Anonymous The Yamayaki festival in Nara dates back to 1760. On the fourth Saturday of January every year, people gather at the base of Mt.
Nagano Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb Nagano Lantern Festival, a week of lanterns on display along the road to Zenkoji, finished off with Zenkoji itself lit up in brilliant color.
22 Activities Nagasaki Lantern Festival Rey Waters A February visit to Nagasaki's wonderful annual colorful Lantern Festival.
Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April.
Culture Tokamachi Kimono Festival 2026 Sunday - May 3rd The Tokamachi Kimono Festival is held on the 3rd of May each year.