7 Arao Rice Planting Festival in Photos Mandy Bartok Kick off the rice planting season in Kyushu at the Arao Rice Planting Festival.
Culture Fire-walking Festival at Mt. Takao 2026 Early Mar Atop Mt Takao in west Tokyo on the second Sunday of March each year, witness the impressive spectacle that is fire-walking held..
Food DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Cheese Festival 2020 Early Feb - Early Mar Past Event The DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Cheese Festival is the perfect event for cheese lovers.
Culture All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata 2025 Mar 15th - 16th 2025 Past Event The All Japan Gyoza Festival is an event that celebrates this national foodie favorite by bringing together the best gyoza from around the country.
Culture Echigo Yuzawa Station Sake Festival 2019 Mid - Late Oct Past Event The Echigo Yuzawa Station Sake Festival allows visitors to sample 10 different local brews for 1000 yen.
Activities Yakushiike Park Autumn Leaves Festival 2021 Nov 1st - 30th 2021 Past Event To celebrate the beautiful fall color at Yakushiike Park in Machida, an autumn leaves festival will be held throughout the month of November.
Activities Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Leaves Fes... Early - Mid Nov The Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Leaves Festival takes place annually within Hirosaki Park, and allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of the
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Festival Venues Elena Lisina Numerous festivals are held all year round in Japan. The special atmosphere of festivals helps to feel the spirit of the country.