17 Culture Pre-Yamakasa at Kushida Shrine Haruka Saijo The shrine that holds Yamakasa, one of the biggest summer festivals in Kyushu, becomes very lively in July, especially right before the huge event
Culture Shinjo Matsuri 2025 Aug 24th - Aug 26th Shinjo, in Yamagata, hosts this annual festival in which giant floats are paraded through the city.
7 Culture Tanabata Matsuri in Fukaya Marsita Yunus Fukaya's Tanabata Festival, also known as the Fukaya Tanabata Matsuri, originated during the Edo Era and attracts visitors from Tokyo and beyond.
17 Bonbori Matsuri Photos at Kamakura Jessica A Paje Bonbori-Matsuri (Bonbori Festival 雪洞祭) is composed of several rituals held from August 6th-8th.
16 Accommodation Lights in the Moat at Fukui Castle Takako Sakamoto Annual summer illumination festival in Fukui city
15 Gion Matsuri Nights Cathy Cawood See Gion Festival floats and enjoy food and amusement stalls in the streets of Kyoto for three nights