Dontsuku Festival 2026 Early Oct The fertility-focused Dontsuku Festival sees a giant wooden phallus placed on a mikoshi (portable shrine) and paraded around Inatori..
Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Tamba-Sasayama area of Hyogo Prefecture is known for Tamba ware, one of Japan's most noteworthy types of ceramics. The Tamba..
Culture Chikugo Sake Festa 2026 Mid Oct The two-day Chiguko Sake Festa celebrates the area's longstanding sake culture, and attendees can enjoy tasting and comparing..
Culture Tokuyama Railway Festival 2026 Wednesday - Oct 14th October 14th has been designated as Railway Day in Japan since 1994, and various events are often organized on this day. The Tokuyama..
Shopping National Pottery Fair 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production areas..
Culture Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026 Early Nov Running for over a decade, the Kanda Curry Grand Prix is a celebration of this beloved dish in its myriad forms. The two-day affair..
Cheese and Whey Festival 2026 Early Nov The Cheese and Whey Festival in Nasu includes the chance for attendees to taste and compare cheeses from factories across the country,..
Culture TOKYO SYUKAKUSAI 2025 Nov 22nd - Nov 23rd Introducing TOKYO SYUKAKUSAI 2023, a festival where you can enjoy sightseeing and various local foods as if you were touring around..