Culture Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival 2026 Early Aug The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Early Aug During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Culture Nakano Ekimae Bon Odori Festival 2026 Early Aug Running for over a decade now, the Nakano Ekimae Bon Odori Festival was started with the intent of allowing people to enjoy vibrant..
Culture Hachioji Festival 2026 Early Aug Regarded as one of the best float festivals in the Kanto region, the Hachioji Festival is a multi-day summer event which has s..
Culture Kiryu Yagibushi Festival 2026 Early Aug Every August, the mountain city of Kiryu in Gunma Prefecture comes alive with one of the region's most energetic celebrations,..
Culture Morioka's Sansa Odori 2026 Aug 1st - Aug 4th The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..
Culture Water Throwing Festival in Tohoku 2026 Early Aug Visit a quaint hot spring town a short distance away from a well known samurai town, Aizuwakamatsu, in Fukushima Prefecture. H..
Festivals Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2026 Tuesday - Aug 4th Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!