Festivals & Events in Japan

Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of Japan through its festivals and events

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February

Nagasaki Lantern Festival - Japan's Largest Chinese New Year Celebration

Nagasaki

The Nagasaki Lantern Festival began in 1994, when a modest "Spring Festival" held by the Chinese community in Shinchi Chinatown was expanded to fill t...

Illumination & Light matsuri

July

Gion Matsuri - Kyoto's Greatest Festival

Kyoto

Experience Japan's most spectacular festival, the Gion Matsuri, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event that transforms Kyoto into a vibrant celeb...

Traditional Music