Culture Matsumoto Grand Taiko Festival 2025 Late Jul An introduction to the raw and elegant sound and fury of the Matsumoto Taiko Festival
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2025 Jun 1st - Jun 30th Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Culture Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early - Late Feb Each year between February and March, Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula hosts the Kawazu Sakura Festival, one of Japan's most unique cherry blossom festivals
Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals on Noto.
Echigo Hillside Park Cosmos Festival 2025 Late Sep - Late Oct Cosmos bloom prolifically across the park grounds during the autumn season, and during this time a festival is held to celebrate them.
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2026 Late Feb Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture.
Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival 2026 Early Feb - Mid Mar The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.
Culture Koma Shrine Cherry Blossom Festival Lynda Hogan At the April cherry blossom festival you can pick up a limited edition sakura goshuin.