Culture Oita Godo Tanabata 2025 Early Aug The great fireworks display is a part of Oita Tanabata Festival in summer.
Culture November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) 2025 Nov 9th - Nov 23rd Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
Culture Ohara Festival 2025 Nov 2nd - Nov 3rd Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole..
Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour 2026 Mid Feb - Early Apr The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
Culture Kagoshima Christmas Market 2025 Early - Late Dec Enjoy cosy Christmas festivities at Kagoshima Christmas Market
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Activities Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2025 Oct 30th - Nov 3rd Held every autumn along the Kase River just outside Saga City, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta brings together hot air balloon..
Culture Arao Rice Planting Festival 2025 Wednesday - Jun 25th The town of Arao holds a rice planting festival to kick off the start of the annual growing season.