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SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026 is a three-day sake tasting event held at Oasis 21 Galaxy Square in Nagoya's Sakae district on July 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing 150 varieties from 50 breweries across Aichi and Gifu prefectures.
On June 21, 2026, the Abeno Mikoshi and Hannan Shishimai (Hannan Lion Dance) will depart from Kintetsu's Osaka Abenobashi Station and parade through Abeno Harukas and the Harukas 300 Observatory, praying to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune to Osaka and the Kansai region.
The 4th Arai Tanabata Festival takes place at Arai Station Plaza in Myoko City, Niigata on July 4, 2026, featuring a collaboration with Echigo Tokimeki Railway offering free rides for children in elementary school and below, yukata rentals, and a full evening of food stalls, live entertainment, and cultural activities.
For the third consecutive year, students — joined by auditors and alumni — are crafting children's picture books that bring the legends of five Gion Festival yamahoko floats to life.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
Beer lovers in Hokkaido can enjoy 9 varieties of draft beer at SAPPORO BEER HOLIDAY, held at Sapporo Garden Park on June 27 and 28, 2026, with live music, exclusive seasonal brews, and a commemorative original beer glass.
Sodegaura Park in Chiba will host its Hanashobu Festival from June 12 to 14, 2026, showcasing around 15,000 Japanese iris plants alongside cultural performances, limited-edition food, and photo opportunities.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a packed summer lineup from July 10 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beer garden & BBQ park, the Chiikawa collaboration event, traditional Bon Odori dancing, a kids' festival, an insect exhibition, a planetarium show, and more.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo is holding the 22nd Edmont Summer Festival 2026 on July 28, 2026. Enjoy Bon Odori dancing, live Tsugaru shamisen, food stalls, and more in the cool comfort of the hotel's banquet halls.
Gunma Flower Park Plus in Maebashi runs its early summer fair "Ajisai Matsuri" from June 13 to July 17, 2026, featuring around 5,000 hydrangeas in bloom, rainy-day indoor events, a first-ever cat-themed marché, and limited afternoon tea and workshop programs.
Kabuto Beer Festa 2026 takes place on June 27 and 28 at the Handa Red Brick Building in Aichi Prefecture, where visitors can taste four varieties of the historically significant beer — including a zero-day-aged unfiltered Premium Taisho Kabuto Beer available first-come, first-served at 200 bottles per day.
Manriki Park's Manyou Forest in Yamanashi City hosts the 31st Manyoshu Song Festival and Firefly Viewing from June 12 to 14, 2026, featuring firefly watching with guided tours, traditional Manyoshu poetry recitation, live stage performances, and local food stalls — all with free admission.
ParaDo, the cosmetics brand sold at 7-Eleven stores, is releasing a limited-edition summer collection themed around "summer festivals." The lineup includes a powdery foundation, mini nail polishes, and a lip essence rouge, available at 7-Eleven locations nationwide from June 5, 2026, while supplies last.
A free two-day festival celebrating tea and Japanese sweets, YOKOHAMA TEA FES: Time for Tea and Sweets, takes place at MM Terrace in Yokohama's Minato Mirai on June 20 and 21, 2026.
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival returns to Sennan's beachfront on July 4–5, 2026 for its 7th edition, introducing red and blue special-color lanterns alongside the classic orange, plus new summer activities for the whole family.
Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama is opening its hydrangea garden to the public from June 3 to June 30, 2026, featuring approximately 3,000 hydrangea plants in bloom amid the World Heritage forests of Kumano.
Nakahara Park in Sayama City, Saitama, hosts the annual Ajisai Matsuri on June 14, 2026, featuring taiko drumming, dance performances, food stalls, and a mini steam locomotive ride.
The Tsurukawa OMOTENASHI Festival returns for its 4th edition on June 28, 2026, with the theme "Tsunagu Ichi" — a special market connecting people and cherished things through events across historic Tsurukawa venues.
The full creator lineup for HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight has been revealed, along with 70 workshop options, Yoshimoto comedy live performers, and details on the special Creema HASHTAG GALLERY themed around "The World of 5cm×5cm."
The Nukataenchi Ajisai Garden on Mt. Ikoma, located on the border of Higashi-Osaka City and Ikoma City, Nara, is expected to reach peak bloom from late June to early July. Colorful hydrangeas line a winding 1.5 km trail through the mountains.
The Ogikubo Three Gardens — Ogigaiso Park, Otaguro Park, and Kadokawa Garden — are hosting a participatory Tanabata event from July 2 to 7, 2026, with a stamp rally offering prizes to the first 100 completers.
The 61st Lake Towada Water Festival takes place on June 13, 2026 at Towada Lakeside Yasumiya, featuring balloon lanterns, fireworks, a night cruise, festive stalls, and more from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
The two-day outdoor festival LOOOP returns to Midori-no-Shima (Midori Island) in Hakodate, Hokkaido on July 25 and 26, 2026, blending traditional bon odori with live music, DJs, a 50-plus-vendor market, and family-friendly activities.
Hotel Tokaien in Nishiura, Gamagori (Aichi Prefecture) is running "Rainy Season Weeks" from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring complimentary shuttle tours to Katahara Onsen's illuminated Ajisai no Sato, a seasonal ajisai kaiseki course, and various rainy-season themed events.
For 30 days from August 1, 2026, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza will be transformed into a Santa Monica Sunset Beach-inspired space, featuring retro American diner decorations and West Coast-style food. Admission is free.
To mark the Saio's tamagushi offering at Takejinja Shrine during the 43rd Saio Festival procession in Meiwa Town, Mie Prefecture, a limited-edition goshuin stamp designed by graphic artist Yuki Koishikawa will be distributed in limited quantities starting June 6, 2026.
Starting the week of June 15, 2026, five Calbee snack products including Sapporo Potato, Saya Endo, Takoyaki Tei, and Vege Tabel will feature limited-edition summer festival packaging to mark National Snack Day on June 21.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is offering special fireworks viewing restaurant plans for the 2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival on August 8, featuring buffet dining with champagne and premium menu options at two top-floor venues.
A summer-limited Session IPA called the Katsushika Matsuri Ale is now available at restaurants and events across Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, featuring New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops and a light 4.5% ABV perfect for hot summer days.
A limited-time Tanabata Festival will take place at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from June 6 to July 7, 2026. Visitors can write wishes on original paper strips featuring specially drawn Naruto characters and hang them on bamboo branches.
The Sounkyo Lantern Fest is back every Saturday from June through early July 2026, with hotels in Sounkyo Onsen offering color yukata and hand lantern rentals to make the magical nighttime event even more memorable.
TERU from the rock band GLAY is set to hold his fifth art exhibition in Hakodate, Hokkaido, from August 1 to 11, 2026, featuring three venues across the historic Kyushigai (Old Town) area in a walking-tour-style event.
The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival takes place on July 10, 2026, at Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches. Paid reserved seating is now available for ¥14,000 per seat through the Ticket Pay ticketing service.
The third edition of the Furusato Tokyo Oendan Sai festival returns to Ueno Onshi Park from July 3 to 5, 2026, bringing together craft beer, regional gourmet food, and traditional bon odori dancing — including a popular anime-song bon odori stage — over three days of summer celebration.
InterContinental Sapporo is offering one-night limited stay packages for the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival on July 31, 2026, with guaranteed river-view rooms and three distinct plans to choose from.
Around 25,000 visitors gathered at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba on May 30, 2026, for an immersive fireworks event combining live music, drone shows, and a narrative fireworks performance marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Chiba and the 50th anniversary of Inage Beach.
Achi Village in Nagano—known as Japan's premier stargazing destination—will host the "Japan's Best Stargazing Achi Village Tanabata Festival 2026" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring bamboo lantern illuminations, a wish-granting campaign, special accommodation plans, and more centered around Hirugami Onsen.
Sanrio Puroland's annual summer event returns for its third year with a Y3K-inspired "Future Cool Breeze" theme, running from July 10 to September 1, 2026. New highlights include Mirai Photo — an AI-powered photo experience making its Japan debut — alongside MR gaming, see-through LED displays, and a collaboration with Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu.
From June 6 to July 5, 2026, Kokuei Sanuki Manno Park in Kagawa hosts its Ajisai Matsuri, featuring around 20,000 hydrangeas across 40 varieties — the largest hydrangea display in Shikoku — alongside yukata rentals, outdoor tea ceremonies, and more.
The season's first Genji fireflies were confirmed at Horai-en Garden on May 25, 2026. Through June 28, the Hakone Kowakien Hotaru Festival offers day-trip plans, and Lantern Night returns for two nights on June 6 and 7.
The 76th Hida no Aji Matsuri gathers local specialties from across the Hida region in Takayama on June 6 and 7, 2026, featuring Hida beef skewers, local sake, and special vendors from sister cities.
A 4-day tour departing from Shimonoseki Port by Kanpou Ferry offers a chance to witness the traditional Korean Nakhwanori fire festival at Haman Mujinjeong Pavilion and explore the Hapcheon Image Theme Park, with departures set for October 14, 2026.
A free outdoor festival blending Bon Odori with DJ music, street food, and a special market comes to Miyashita Park's rooftop lawn this September.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is hosting the 2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival from June 19 to 21, 2026, featuring around 20 Nagano fermented food producers, hands-on workshops, and special hotel-exclusive fermented dishes and mocktails.
KIDS FES in Saitama, a family-oriented experiential event, is set to take place on May 30 and 31, 2026 at Saitama Shintoshin Park. Admission is free, and the lineup includes hands-on workshops, a food area with over 10 vendors, a stamp rally, and live performers.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 Beyond, a contemporary art festival on Rokko Mountain, runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026, and includes a live concert by Bijutune! creator Inoue Ryo, free entry for up to 2,000 children, and weekly hands-on children's programs.
The Tokyo Hula Festa in Ikebukuro returns for its 24th edition, moving to June this year to beat the summer heat, with 166 teams and around 2,800 performers from across Japan taking the stage at four venues.
A rooftop BBQ beer garden with a traditional Japanese festival atmosphere opens above Asakusa Station from May 27 to October 18, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat stall food, carnival games, and views of Tokyo Skytree.
Ofurocafe Hareniwanoyu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is hosting a free uchiwa (Japanese fan) making workshop every Sunday in June 2026. Using a traditional washi paper dyeing technique called ori-zome, participants can craft their own colorful fans—ideal for beating the heat and enjoying the Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival.
Noujiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed around passionate enthusiasm, comes to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days from May 29 to 31, 2026, featuring collaboration food and drinks, live performances, and 11 types of original merchandise.
Yokohama Bay Quarter, the shopping mall near Yokohama Station, is staging its signature summer illumination event "Yokohama Lantern Night" from May 30 to September 23, 2026. To mark the mall's 20th anniversary, over 1,000 handcrafted Vietnamese lanterns will light up the venue along with an expanded lineup of cultural experiences and evening programs.
The Hydrangea Festival at Mishima Skywalk — Shizuoka's 400-meter suspension bridge — runs from June 6 to July 5, 2026, showcasing more than 13,000 hydrangeas across a 7,000 m² forest, along with nighttime illuminations, limited sweets, and an umbrella rental service.
A spring flower festival is set for May 30, 2026, on the Edogawa riverbank in Matsudo City, where a vibrant poppy field has been lovingly cultivated by local flower volunteers, nurseries, kindergartens, and residents.
Nojiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed on passion and excitement, takes place at Bellesalle Akihabara from May 29 to 31. A second wave of food stall collaborations, drinks, and stage performers has been announced.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN in northern Okinawa holds OKINAWA SUMMER NIGHT FEST, featuring local Okinawan beers, festival-style food stalls, and a limited sanshin live series in the garden.
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort hosts the Summer Yui Festival from July 20 to August 29, 2026, featuring daily traditional Okinawan performances including Ryukyu dance, eisa, sanshin, and fireworks shows, all free for hotel guests.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo is hosting the new Tanabata event "Purowish Festival" from June 5 to July 7, 2026, featuring a light-blue wish-core world, a Hello Kitty illumination show, ≒Joy voice appearances in projection mapping, limited goods, and seasonal food menus.
The fire and light performance group Raiko Enbu Kaguzuchi will headline the finale of USAMI Fes 2026 in Ito City, Shizuoka, on May 31, delivering a 30-minute stage that blends fire, LED, and laser effects against the backdrop of Usami Beach.
A PR event for the Ayame Matsuri Support Fair is set for May 17 at Hotel Nikko Narita, bringing together mayors and mascot characters from Katori, Itako, and Sakura cities to celebrate the region's iris festival season.
Ebina Booze Fest 2026 is an early-summer drink-and-walk event bringing together 16 craft breweries and 2 sake breweries from across Kanagawa, held at Ebina Chuo Park on June 6 and 7, 2026, with food, DJ music, and free admission.
Two traditional events celebrating the hot spring waters and the start of mountain season take place at Hirayuu Onsen in Okuhida Onsenkyo on May 15.
Hotel Laforet Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture is launching a limited summer accommodation plan from July 18 to August 31, 2026, combining in-hotel festival activities, a forest cottage stay, a Nasu highlands buggy ride, and a breakfast buffet featuring local seasonal ingredients.
A new seasonal afternoon tea, "Summer Evening Afternoon Tea – A Moment of Evening Coolness," is coming to the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki on weekdays from June 1 through August 31, 2026, priced at ¥4,600 per person.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is running a Pingu summer festival-themed collaboration from June 15 to August 31, 2026, featuring character afternoon tea at the 42nd-floor bar lounge, decorated concept rooms, and a skating package at KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center.
Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Osaka brings 74 varieties of Belgian beer, live music featuring Belgian guest artist Sugarbunny, and classic Belgian food to the riverside setting of Nakanoshima Park from May 27 to 31.
Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo, Nagasaki will light up the autumn sky with 22,000 fireworks at the 13th Kyushu's Biggest Fireworks Festival on November 14, 2026. Special viewing seat tickets and hotel stay packages go on sale at 12:00 PM on May 19, 2026.
Two special events are set to take place at National Hitachi Seaside Park on May 10, 2026 — a local PR fair showcasing the charm of Hitachinaka, Oarai, and Tokai, and a large-scale hula exhibition featuring 15 performing groups. The park will also offer free admission on that day.
New collaboration goods featuring Sakura Miku and Hatsune Miku are available for pre-order at the Kadosto online store from May 7 to May 31, 2026. The lineup includes happi coats, T-shirts, acrylic stands, and more.
From May 7 through June 6, 2026, Hotel Vischio Toyama in Toyama City is displaying miniature andon lanterns inspired by the vibrant Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival held annually in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture.
OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA FIREWORKS & DRONES comes to Maishima Sports Island in Osaka on June 6, 2026, featuring 10,000 music-synchronized fireworks and an extended drone show of up to 2,000 drones. General ticket sales begin May 9.
A free outdoor community festival combining stage performances, sports activities, and local food trucks is coming to Tokyu Resort Town Katsuura's Sunny Park on May 5, 2026.
Resort Kumano Club in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture is launching a dedicated stay plan for the Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival on August 17, 2026, featuring early check-in, an early dinner buffet, and transportation support to help guests enjoy the 300-year-old summer tradition with less stress.
Vendors from Numazu City will set up a stall at the "Hojo Food Battle" section of the 65th Yorii Hojo Festival in Saitama on May 10, 2026, offering dried fish and horse mackerel fry.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is offering a special stay plan combining a private yakatabune fireworks viewing cruise on the Arakawa River with hotel accommodations for the Koto Fireworks Festival on August 11, 2026.
Starting Golden Week and continuing through late May, the traditional performing art of Tsugizishi (Imabari Human Pyramid Lion Dance) will be showcased at spring festivals held at shrines throughout Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. Performers stack three to four tiers high, reaching up to 5 meters in a display that has been passed down for over 300 years.
The Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival 2026 will take place at two venues—Saitama (July 17–23) and Kyoto (August 7–16)—with up to 3,500 LED sky lanterns lighting up the night sky each evening.
About one million poppies are set to bloom across the rural fields of Mitsuyuki, Ogori City, Fukuoka. The Ajisaka Poppy Festival runs on May 5 and 6, with local specialty vegetables also on sale at the venue.
Ichihatasan Yakushiji in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, will hold its Spring Grand Festival on May 3, 2026. Each visitor's individual wish is united as one collective prayer to Yakushi Nyorai, and free local vegetables and lucky rice cakes will be distributed on the day.
Toya Kohantei, a lakeside hot spring inn at Lake Toya in Hokkaido, has launched new activity plans timed to the Long-Run Fireworks Festival, which runs every night from April 28 through October 31, 2026.
The Atami Kaijo Hanabi Taikai (Atami Sea Fireworks Festival) is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, with fireworks launching over Atami Bay from 8:20 PM to 8:40 PM. Hiraturu Onsen Ryokan is offering special stay plans with guaranteed reserved viewing seats, and availability is running low.
The Kobe-based Earl Grey specialty shop &EARL GREY will be serving rich tea-flavored soft cream, Lamington, and Hawaiian scones at Nagasaki Mizube no Mori Park during the DEJIMA Expo Hirujige Gourmet Festival from May 2 to 6, 2026.
Infiorata Kobe, the beloved spring tradition that draws around 400,000 visitors to the city each year, returns for its 28th edition with the flower petal art designs for both venues now confirmed.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo is hosting the Shirokane Summer Buffet 2026 "Summer Festival" on July 17 and 18, 2026, featuring hotel-quality Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, a cold noodle bar, summer festival-themed desserts, and a leisure corner with games for all ages.
JR Tottori Station is hosting the "Tottori Eki Matsuri" on May 3, 2026, featuring scenic train interior viewing, a driving simulator, can badge making, and more — all free to enter.
Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, the hot spring resort of Atami offers a variety of retreat experiences in June 2026 — from firefly viewing and the Jacaranda Festival to luxury ryokan stays, SUP, and art workshops.
A two-day outdoor music festival at Hakuba Happo-one's Usagidaira Terrace brings live performances from Shonan no Kaze, DJ Dainoji, and others to 1,400m above sea level, with the Northern Alps as the backdrop.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is launching two premium plans for the Tenjin Festival on July 25, 2026, combining reserved viewing seats for the traditional boat procession and fireworks display with hotel dining options.
The third annual lamb food festival comes back to Osaka's Nakatsu district, featuring a lineup of regional restaurants, Australian lamb PR ambassadors, and a session-based entry format over three days.
A free, two-day experiential exhibition celebrating Fukuyama's rose heritage takes place at Fukuyama Tsuun Rose Arena in May 2026, featuring expert stage talks, a cut rose contest, seedling sales, and a rose-themed cafe.
Fujimi Panorama Resort in Fujimi Town, Nagano, opens its 2026 green season on April 25, running through November 15. The mountain resort at the foot of the Yatsugatake range offers gondola access to Mt. Nyukasa, trekking trails, a mountain bike park, paragliding, and a series of wildflower events throughout the season.
Starting May 18, 2026, a limited-edition digital travel pass goes on sale, bundling Seibu Railway all-day access, bus transfers to metsä, a Moominvalley Park day pass, and a local shopping coupon for Hanno City stores.
Twenty shops from across Niigata Prefecture come together at the Neble Mitsuke civic center for a two-day celebration of specialty coffee and creative sweets on June 13 and 14, 2026.
Priority applications are now being accepted for performing groups wishing to participate in the 2026 Awa Odori festival, scheduled for August 12–15 in Tokushima.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort kicks off its 2026 green season on April 23, bringing a lineup of events including a gondola-area cleanup initiative, a children's VR experience during Golden Week, spring-limited café menus, and the HAKUBA Yoohoo! Festival music event in late May.
A limited-time water omikuji fortune-telling experience featuring popular Naruto characters launches at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from May 9, 2026.
Three unique experience programs tied to Hirosaki Neputa in Kobe are now on sale, including a lottery-based float-pulling experience, a rope-pulling march, and a goldfish lantern walking event — all set for late May 2026.
Two new indoor table tennis experiences themed around the Karatsu Kunchi Festival are opening on April 25, 2026, at Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. KUNCHI Rally transforms a floored room into a festival-themed space, while OZASHIKI Ping Pong invites guests to play on tatami in a traditional Japanese banquet hall.
The 76th Himeji Castle Festival takes place around Himeji Castle from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring a torchlight Noh performance, historical parades, a new bon dance event, and kids' activities spanning three themed days.
Coinciding with Hana Haru Festa 2026, the Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding special Awa Odori performances on April 18 and 19, featuring two 50-minute shows each day.
HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 is scheduled for July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together 3,000 creators for a marketplace of original handmade works, workshops, live music, comedy stages, and more.
metsä Village in Hanno City, Saitama, will host the metsä Midsummer Festival 2026 from May 23 to June 21, 2026, celebrating the Nordic summer solstice tradition with a craft beer event, a lakeside Nordic market, midsummer bonfires, and a flower wreath-lined entrance road.
The Mt. Shosha Fresh Greenery Festival will take place from May 3 to 5, 2026, on Mt. Shosha in Himeji. Co-hosted by Himeji City and Engyoji Temple, the three-day event features a special public opening of nationally designated Important Cultural Properties, including the Shakyamuni Triad and the Amida Nyorai Seated Statue.
Japan's largest bread festival comes to Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa this Golden Week (May 2–4, 2026), with 15 bakeries from across the country and special discount perks for Keio Line riders.
SEGA's iconic puzzle game Puyo Puyo marks its 35th anniversary with new collaborations, including a Tokyo Revengers anime tie-up and a hometown Hiroshima partnership featuring special merchandise, hotel rooms, and festival events.
ASAKUSA YOKOCHO in Asakusa has introduced dedicated kids' menus at all seven of its restaurants along with a receipt-based rewards program for families with children.
Hana Haru Festa 2026, a spring festival held at Aibahama Park in central Tokushima, brings together Awa Odori performances, food truck fare, local specialty stalls, a dance contest, and special live music over two days in April.
The Hasami Pottery Festival 2026 runs from April 29 to May 5 at Yakimono Park in Hasami Town, Nagasaki, with about 150 vendors offering Hasami ware at discounted prices along with hands-on pottery experiences.
Kakogawa City in Hyogo Prefecture, home to around 70% of the prefecture's sock manufacturers, is championing a local gifting culture through its "Kutsushita Age Age Campaign," encouraging people to give quality locally made socks to loved ones for Mother's Day and Father's Day.
The Sumida Art Festival — the first comprehensive arts festival organized by the Sumida Ward government — has revealed its participating artists, programs, and key visual ahead of its September 2026 opening.
The 62nd Seiwa Genji Festival took place on April 12 in Kawanishi City, Hyogo, with around 250 participants in historical warrior costumes drawing approximately 23,000 visitors to witness a spectacular procession through the city.
Shintomi Town's renovated Lupinus Mirai Theater opens with a full day of arts, community workshops, and an original theatrical performance co-created by a professional director and local residents.
Umi Hachimangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture will hold its Koyasu Taisai spring festival on April 12, 2026, featuring the biennial "Goshinko" mikoshi procession — a designated intangible folk cultural property of Umi-cho — alongside a performance of the prefecturally designated Umi Kagura.
The 61st Towadako Lake Water Festival will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Towadako-han Yasumiya. Condensed to a single day this year, the festival marks the 90th anniversary of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park designation.
Marking the 50th anniversary of Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa, the Kaiyohaku Churaumi Fireworks Festival 2026 is scheduled for July 4, 2026 at Emerald Beach. Ticket sales, including limited early-bird discount tickets at special prices, launched on April 1, 2026.
Okuhida Onsenkyo welcomes spring about a month later than the lowlands, celebrating the season with two cherry blossom illumination events and the 65th Banryu Festival, featuring traditional performing arts and mountain prayers from late April through May.
Nakanojo Gardens in Gunma Prefecture is hosting the Hana-Momo Hill Festival from March 28 to April 19, 2026, where around 1,000 flowering peach trees blanket the hillside in deep pink, alongside food markets, cultural workshops, and a night cherry blossom light-up event.
Artist MireyHIROKI will present a large-scale installation themed "Connections — Environment and Life" at MIZU NO IE in Izu Kogen during the 31st Izukogen Gogatsusai, running from April 29 to May 31, 2026.
Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting "Ainu Week" on four days in April 2026, featuring traditional Ainu dance performances, mukuri instrument experiences, Hokkaido cuisine, and Ainu goods.
The Taiwan Festival in KUMAMOTO 2026 – Tainan Lantern Festival – is set to take place at Hanabatake Hiroba in central Kumamoto from April 24 to May 10, 2026, featuring Tainan cuisine, colorful lanterns, and local fruits.
Around 2,500 tulips in five vibrant colors are blooming at Nishinokawa Kita Plaza in Takatsuki City, with a Tulip Festa event scheduled for April 4, 2026, featuring children's activities and free giveaways.
Nerima Ward's Shikinokaori Rose Garden marks its 10th anniversary with the 2026 Rose Garden Festival from May 1 to June 7, 2026, featuring 333 varieties and 573 rose plants at peak spring bloom — with free admission and extended hours until 6:00 PM.
Starting June 5, 2026, the Sky Beer Garden at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo will open on the rooftop, offering sweeping mountain and train views alongside a summer festival lineup of food and drinks.
Samukawa Central Park in Kanagawa hosts a full-day cherry blossom festival on April 4, 2026, featuring kitchen trucks, craft stalls, stage performances in the daytime, and a colorful illumination of the famous "Cherry Blossom Tunnel" after sunset.
The "Tulip Festival 2026 in Kaizu" is being held at Kiso Sansen Park Center in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture from March 28 to April 19, 2026. The large flower bed, designed to evoke the flow of the Kiso Three Rivers with colorful tulips and blue muscari, is now at peak bloom.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu City, Shiga, has lined up stay and day-trip plans for the 2026 Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival on August 6. With an unobstructed lakeside location, guests can watch approximately 10,000 fireworks launched over the water from the hotel's rooms and rooftop.
Local community group "Atsuta Miyashuku-kai" has released a new branding video marking the 11th anniversary of their monthly Atsuta Tsuitachi-ichi market, showcasing the sacred atmosphere of Atsuta Jingu and the lively spirit of the Atsuta district to audiences around the world.
For the Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival starting April 4, 2026, traditional wagashi shop Funabashiya is serving four seasonal wisteria-themed treats, including a brand-new Fuji Soda drink.
The Spring Fair 2026 runs from April 10 to May 6 at Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori, featuring the Peony and Chinese Herbaceous Peony Festival alongside a variety of seasonal events across all nine park facilities.
Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama is transforming into an ocean-themed indoor water park from April 25 to September 27, 2026, featuring upgraded attractions including a new Turtle Slider, Water Fireworks, and a packed lineup of Golden Week special events.
The SAKURA WINE FESTIVAL 2026 is coming to Yaba Park in Nagoya this April, with a brand-new gamified feature called SAKE QUEST that lets attendees earn extra coins by completing wine-tasting challenges via the official app.
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort wraps up the 2025–2026 ski season with three simultaneous events on March 28–29, 2026, including a 1 million yen treasure hunt, a special snowboard course, and a curry speed-eating contest.
Starting May 15, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a lineup of summer programs — from moonlit pool evenings and traditional Sabani boat paddling to Eisa processions and seasonal Ryukyu sweets — designed to immerse guests in the timeless culture and natural beauty of Okinawa.
A 4-day comprehensive event exploring the watersheds connecting the Nanyo Alps to the Uwanada Sea and Shimanto River will be held from April 22 to 25, 2026, at Mori no Kuni Valley in Matsuno-cho, Ehime Prefecture, featuring symposiums, field work, and a community festival.
Art viewing tickets for the immersive theater Hanayoi no Daichakai (Flower Night Tea Ceremony) at Kitano Tenmangu's Fūgetsu-den go on sale from March 29. Photography of the stage sets is permitted.
The 2026 Takamori Sakura Festival runs from March 28 to April 12 in Takamori, Aso, showcasing the weeping cherry tree promenade "Sakura Michi" — just a 10-minute walk from Kyukamura Minami-Aso — alongside the Takamori Pass Thousand Cherry Trees.
From the Taiwan Festival collaborating with Tainan City to a koinobori display of about 1,000 carp streamers, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® is hosting a packed lineup of events from April through the Golden Week holiday.
The Shibuya Sakuragaoka Sakura Matsuri kicks off on March 27, 2026 at Shibuya Sakura Stage and the surrounding Sakuragaoka area, bringing cherry blossom season to life with a lineup of events including a Sakura Miku pop-up, an artisan bread festival, and a world-class fashion carnival.
Yasukuni Shrine in Kudan, Tokyo has long been celebrated as a prime cherry blossom destination. With around 500 cherry trees in bloom, special evening illuminations, and a variety of traditional events, the shrine grounds come alive each spring.
The Settsu-kyo Sakura Festival takes place from March 28 to April 12, 2026, at Settsu-kyo Park's cherry blossom square in Takatsuki City, with evening illuminations on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Garyu Park in Nagano, listed among Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, holds its annual Sakura Festival from April 1 to 19, 2026, featuring around 600 blooming trees, nightly pond illuminations, and a commemorative card with local shop benefits.
Kasama in Ibaraki Prefecture is known for its autumn chestnut harvest and chrysanthemum festival, but spring is equally spectacular, with cherry blossoms and azaleas transforming the mountains into a vivid floral landscape.
The Shika-Saru-Kitsune Building (Shikanosarukitsune Building) in Nara celebrates its 5th anniversary with a spring event featuring seven deer-themed experiences, including the iconic "shikayose" deer gathering, a guided walking tour, workshops, and limited-edition sweets.
Kasamatsu Town in Gifu Prefecture hosts its annual spring festival, featuring a cherry blossom festival from March 21 to April 5 and the traditional Honmatsuri on April 12.
On May 16, 2026, Okazaki Red Diamond Stadium will host the Anime Classics Anison Fire FES Okazaki — an immersive entertainment event syncing classic anime footage from the Showa and Heisei eras with world-class fireworks.
The schedule has been confirmed for Infiorata Kobe 2026, the spring tradition in which intricate floral pictures are created using tulip petals across two neighborhoods in the city.
Two special viewing plans are available for the Johana Hikiyama Festival on May 5, 2026 — experience the festival's iconic "Iori-uta" performances from a comfortable tatami room or a reserved outdoor seat.
The "Sekisui Castle Fresh Green Festival 2026" is scheduled to run from April 29 to May 24 at Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gifu Prefecture. Visitors can meet the actual castle lord, enjoy quiz battles, try on samurai armor, and take part in a variety of seasonal events celebrating the castle's lush spring greenery.
The Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival begins on March 28, turning the historic Ichibangai shopping street into a lively Edo-period town. Shopkeepers dress in period costume, and cherry blossoms frame the festivities throughout the city.
Izumo Taisha Sagami Bunsha in Hadano, Kanagawa, is holding its "Minami Hadano Mura Sakura Matsuri" from March 21 through April 12, 2026, featuring the 20-meter-tall "Ryoen Sakura" Somei Yoshino cherry tree in full bloom, light-up evenings, limited edition goshuin stamps, and strolling Kanagawa's longest cherry blossom avenue — some 700 trees stretching 6.2 km.
A special program is planned for March 22 at the Sennan Oyster Festival, held at SENNAN LONG PARK's "Umi no Marché" in Osaka. The day features live stage performances, free oyster soup, local sake tasting, a shell craft workshop, and a food rally.
Kyoto Yoichi, a night market that has drawn a cumulative 100,000 visitors, is set to appear inside Fujii Daimaru for the first time, transforming the department store basement into a lively festival marketplace.
The Hana-Momo Festival in Achi Village's Tsukigawa Onsen "Hana-Momo no Sato" runs from April 15 to May 5, 2026, showcasing around 5,000 flower peach trees in three vibrant colors across a scenic mountain valley.
The 49th Iwatsuki Castle Ruins Park Cherry Blossom Festival takes place on Saturday, March 28, featuring koto performances, a flea market, food stalls, and free guided tours at one of Saitama's premier cherry blossom viewing spots.
Kakogawa's most cherished spring tradition returns to Kakurinji Temple, where a three-day ceremony centered on Prince Shotoku's memorial rites marks the arrival of the season — including a fire-walking ritual open to the public.
A community-based sustainable market event, "COMMONs MARKET KAWAGUCHI 2026 SPRING," will take place at OKS CAMPUS in Kawaguchi, Saitama on April 12, 2026. The free admission event features a children-only flea market, organic farming workshops, KOMBUCHA brewing sessions, and a farmers and craft market with around 25 vendors.
A month-by-week guide to visiting Japan in May, covering wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park, Golden Week logistics, Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa, Hakata Dontaku in Fukuoka, Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto, the Tateyama Snow Wall, Kamikochi hiking, May Grand Sumo in Tokyo, seasonal food, and weather tips.
The Otabi Festival is a spectacular spring event held annually in May in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring children's kabuki performed on ornate floats and a breathtaking golden float procession lit up at night.
A free-ride mini steam locomotive and open-air market come together at Yume Sakura Park in Iwakura, Aichi, over two spring weekends coinciding with the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival.
A special dedicated zone for riders arrives again at the fireworks entertainment event held at Fuji Speedway on April 11, 2026, with circuit parade runs and popular motoblogger appearances.
The Owari Tsushima Wisteria Festival is scheduled to take place at Tennogawa Park in Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture, from April 15 to 29, 2026, showcasing one of Japan's largest wisteria trellises and nightly light-up events.
A travel guide to the best things to do in Sendai — from Sendai Castle ruins and Zuihoden Mausoleum to gyutan beef tongue and zunda shakes. Includes Matsushima day trip, Akiu Onsen, seasonal festivals, and practical tips on access and getting around.
The timetable has been announced for Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, taking place across five venues in Kanazawa on April 18 and 19, 2026, with a total of 85 acts performing over the two days.
Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 brings 15 specialty sweet potato shops to Umekoji Park from March 26 to 29, featuring national baked sweet potato grand prix champions and a packed lineup of food, experiences, and family activities.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, hosts the 2026 Tsumagoi Spring Festa on March 28 and 29 with free admission, featuring kitchen cars, dance performances, and an electric bike trial ride as around 1,500 cherry trees come into full bloom.
Castle Combiner Oshirobots adds its 23rd and 24th castle robots — Oshirobot Matsuyama Castle and Oshirobot Kōchi Castle — alongside booth appearances at Matsuyama Spring Festival and Kochi Anikuri Festival in April 2026.
Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026 opens on March 19, filling the city with blooms from cherry blossoms to roses over 88 days. The 10th anniversary edition features a 10,000㎡ grand flowerbed and exciting new venue collaborations.
A hands-on coffee festival featuring local Chiba shops and a special brew served by station staff is coming to the Perie Square multipurpose space under JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station on March 21 and 22, 2026.
Takashimaya Archives TOKYO is looking for 20 people to join the Tojin (foreign envoy) parade at the Sanno Matsuri Shinkosai procession through central Tokyo on June 12, 2026. Costumes are provided free of charge, with applications accepted from March 13 to April 15.
Shuri Castle Park is set to host the "Spring Castle Festival 2026" over three days from March 20 to 22, 2026, featuring traditional performances, hands-on workshops, and guided tours for visitors of all ages.
On April 4, 2026, a procession of participants dressed as yokai will march through Asakusa Rokku Broadway in the Asakusa Hyakki Yako Parade, presented by YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition TOKYO – Imagination of Japan. Costume participants can apply to join the free parade, and a cherry blossom fragrance collaboration with brand Hatenkou is also planned.
A practical guide to visiting Japan in April, covering cherry blossom timing by region, spring festivals like Takayama and Miyako Odori, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route snow wall, seasonal food, wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, weather and packing tips, and how to handle Golden Week crowds.
The Ogimachi Sakura Festival takes place at Ogimachi Park in Osaka's Kita Ward from April 3 to 5, 2026, featuring night cherry blossom illuminations, sakura-colored sky lanterns, Japanese traditional music and street performance shows, sake tasting, and food trucks.
The Hatsuuma Festival, one of Kagoshima's most celebrated spring events, returns to Kagoshima Shrine in Kirishima City on March 8, 2026. The festival draws around 100,000 visitors each year and features the distinctive "Suzukake" decorated horses dancing to taiko drums and shamisen music.
The Recovery Lantern Project returns for its 8th year in Koriyama, Fukushima, displaying approximately 350 handcrafted lanterns made from traditional Ebine washi paper to honor the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
An experience-based food festival themed around "noujiru" — the brain chemicals that surge when excitement peaks — is coming to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days in May 2026. Admission is free.
The Omiya Takigi-Noh, a beloved traditional performing arts event held on the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Saitama, reaches its 45th anniversary this year. Featuring Noh performances by the Hosho and Konparu schools alongside Kyogen by the Izumi school, the two-night event will welcome popular performers Nomura Mansaku and Nomura Mansai.
Yokohama's beloved German spring festival returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from April 24 to May 10, 2026. Admission is free, with German beer, food, live music, family activities, day camping, and an outdoor cinema all on offer.
Japan's largest local ice cream event, Aipaku Premium KYOTO 2026, makes its first appearance in Kyoto from March 26 to 30 at Miyako Messe, bringing together unique artisan flavors and regional specialties from across the country.
A large-scale fireworks event is coming to Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka, Osaka on April 4, 2026, featuring approximately 10,000 shells and a 300-meter-wide display. Umi Terrace Nishikinohama is offering exclusive overnight and day-trip BBQ plans to mark the occasion.
A large-scale outdoor music festival is set to take place at Tottori Flower Corridor on September 5–6, 2026, combining live performances from top artists with a massive food festival and family-friendly facilities.
Tokushima Central Park comes alive with the lively rhythms of Awa Odori on April 26, 2026, featuring three different dance styles across the park. Admission is free.
Fuji Honmotosuko Resort in Yamanashi will host the Fuji Shibazakura Festival from April 11 to May 24, 2026, featuring approximately 500,000 moss phlox plants in six varieties set against the backdrop of snow-capped Mt. Fuji.
TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL 2026 returns to the lakeside campground in Tateshina, Nagano for three days from June 5 to 7. Singer-songwriter Orisaka Yuta has been confirmed as the first featured performer, with tickets going on sale March 7, 2026.
A breathtaking fusion of music and fireworks is coming to SENNAN LONG PARK in Sennan, Osaka, on August 22, 2026, as the "SBI Maihanabi in Osaka, Sennan" makes its debut.
Four event-limited original whisky bottles are available through lottery for holders of admission tickets to the Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama. Applications open March 25 at noon and close April 6 at 5:00 PM.
From February 28 to March 22, 2026, Kanou Shoujuan's Sunaino Sato estate in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture hosts its annual plum blossom festival, with around 700 plum trees across 9 varieties, limited wagashi, special menus, and hands-on events.
Oimo Fes SHIZUOKA 2026 & Shizuoka Exposition is held at Granship Plaza in Shizuoka City from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Sweet potato specialty shops, sweets vendors, and producers from across Japan gather for this three-day event, now in its fifth edition since first launching in 2023.
Ofuro cafe utatane in Saitama City is hosting a one-day sauna festival on March 7, 2026 — Sauna Day — packed with aufguss sessions, a sauna musical, live music, food, bingo, and workshops for both sauna lovers and newcomers alike.
The Shiroato History Museum in Takatsuki City will present approximately 200 items related to horses — from Edo-period festival horse tack to folk toys — in a free exhibition running from March 14 to May 31, 2026.
Daimaru Tokyo is offering approximately 40 types of limited-edition Hinamatsuri foods from late February through March 3, including colorful chirashi sushi and bento, hina doll-inspired sweets, tricolor desserts, and sakura mochi.
The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association has published its March 2026 sake event calendar, featuring festivals and tasting events held across Japan including Nagoya, Niigata, Kyoto, and Aomori.
Nagasakibana Beach Resort in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture will host the 3rd Nagasakibana Beach Festa on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The popular day-trip event returns with BBQ, roasted sweet potato and baked apple experiences, craft activities, and festival-style food stalls—all set against a backdrop of 27 million rapeseed flowers in bloom.
Disney characters will once again travel to local festivals across the country as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort® Special Parade, with five cities scheduled for FY2026. A special "Duffy Bus" display will accompany each stop.
Uzunokuni Minami Awaji celebrates the harvest season with a special festival featuring Awaji Island's signature new onions from March 20 to March 30, 2026
The historic town of Akizuki in Asakura City hosts a special Hina Meguri event from February 14 to March 8, featuring over 600 hina dolls displayed on stone steps.
During the Hita Oyama Plum Blossom Festival period from February 15 to March 15, 2026, Umeshu-gura Oyama will host special events including free tastings of plum amazake and umeboshi tea, bonsai plum displays by local farmers, and a photo contest celebrating the beauty of plum blossoms.
JR Kyushu is offering a special day trip on the KAWASEMI YAMASEMI Limited Express from Hakata to Iizuka. The tour includes lunch at the popular Kaho Terrace, visits to the historic Former Ito Denemon Residence with its impressive seated hina dolls, and shopping at the Cacao Research Institute. Departing March 1, 2026.
The special Kairakuen Plum Hand Cream will be available for purchase at three locations during the 130th anniversary Mito Plum Blossom Festival, held from February 11 to March 22, 2026.
The historic white-walled streets of Yoshii Town in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will transform into a vibrant hina doll festival from February 11 to March 20, 2026, featuring colorful flower arrangements and traditional "Okiage" dolls.
Participate in one of Hokuriku's premier festivals - the Kehi Jingu Matsuri in Tsuruga City. Join local residents in carrying portable shrines, pulling festival floats, and performing traditional folk dances at this historic celebration.
A railway festival combined with a sweet potato event will be held at Heijokyo Historical Park in Nara, featuring various food booths, kids' activities, and railway-related experiences for all ages.
Warabiza presents Matsuri Theater HANA, an interactive non-verbal stage show featuring Tohoku's six major festivals, at Fukuoka Island City's Theater Soratoumi from April 11-19, 2026. Experience drumming, lanterns, and festival atmosphere with up to 1,000 children invited for free.
The 23rd Ryukyu Kaiensai Fireworks Festival 2026 announces early bird ticket sales starting February 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM. New photographer seats and wheelchair seating are now available, with parking passes on sale from February 21.
From February 1st to March 10th, 2026, Minami-Izu Town will host the Minami Cherry Blossom and Canola Flower Festival. Qkamura Minami Izu operates a special shuttle bus service to the festival venue.
The Towada Lake Winter Story 2026, running from January 30 to February 23, features the "Winter Border Festival" stage event showcasing traditional performing arts from three prefectures.
Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture is recruiting participants for the samurai parade at the 53rd Kameoka Mitsuhide Festival on May 3rd, 2026. Experience becoming the legendary warlord Akechi Mitsuhide in full authentic armor.
Mori no Machi Grace in Okayama hosts a special Setsubun festival on February 1, 2026, featuring traditional Chayamachi Oni-Daiko performances, candy throwing events for children, and a Fagiano Okayama pop-up shop with exclusive merchandise.
NPO Corporation Invisible will host Tamayura no Bon, a participatory shadow puppet and music performance, on February 15, 2026, at Yorunomori Park in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. This special event invites participants to create their own shadows and walk through the winter forest, guided by music, as an alternative way to honor memories and unseen presences in this land affected by the 2011 disaster.
From February 23 to 25, 2026, three hot spring facilities in the Matsuyama and Tobe area will offer special discounts during the Tsubaki Festival, promoting regional tourism.
From February 21 to April 12, 2026, the historic Heijo Palace in Nara hosts Heijokyo Hiina Festival, celebrating the origins of Japan's traditional Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) with a grand 51-day event featuring hina doll displays, traditional ceremonies, and illuminated night experiences.
Every February 10, Sugou Isobe Shrine in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, hosts the Gongan Shinji, a powerful traditional ritual. Locally known as Gongan-san or Bamboo Splitting Festival, this winter tradition carries a long and storied history into the present.
Odawara Flower Garden's plum grove, featuring one of the largest collections in the Kanto region with approximately 300 varieties and 500 trees, is already in bloom earlier than usual. The "Plum Festival" runs from January 24 to March 1, 2026.
Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture has launched a metaverse project to preserve and share three traditional taiko dances designated as Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. Starting January 13, 2026, visitors can experience these historical performances virtually on VRChat.
The Mt. Fuji Fireworks Executive Committee will hold Mt. FUJI FIREWORKS vs SPEEDWAY 2026 on April 11, 2026 (Saturday) at Fuji Speedway, with general ticket sales starting January 11 (Sunday) at 10 AM.
The 76th Himeji Castle Festival will feature the "Himeji Daimyo Procession," a historical reenactment of feudal lord processions. Applications are now open for participants to experience Edo-period customs.
A magical three-day winter event featuring lantern releases, market stalls, mochi-pounding demonstrations, and bonfire marshmallow experiences awaits visitors at Sunpu Castle Park from January 9th to 11th, 2026.
The Hiroshima Furusato Festival will take place at Ueno Park's Fountain Plaza from January 9 (Friday) to January 12 (Monday, Public Holiday), 2026, featuring Hiroshima's food culture and specialty products. A giant oyster soup pot using 40,000 Setouchi oysters will be offered free to the first 200 visitors daily.
A one-day cultural event celebrating music, food, vintage clothing, and local artisan goods across three venues in Nishi-Chiba on November 22, 2025.
The popular Katsushika Food Festa will take place at Shinkoiwa Park in Tokyo this November, bringing together 39 local restaurants for a two-day culinary celebration.
Our staff member Watanabe discusses Holiday Travel's first attempt at selling Ōmagari Fireworks Festival tickets, sharing insights about the preparation process, on-site challenges, and plans for future improvements.
The annual Shosha-san Momiji Matsuri returns from November 21-23, 2025, featuring special access to Important Cultural Properties, illuminated autumn foliage, and traditional Japanese taiko drum performances at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in Himeji.
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Yokohama's beloved autumn tradition returns this September. The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza will host Yokohama Oktoberfest 2025 for 18 days from September 26 to October 13, featuring authentic German beers, traditional food, and live entertainment in a recreation of Munich's famous festival atmosphere.
Experience the vibrant Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri, one of Tokyo's three great festivals! This summer water-splashing festival in Monzen-nakacho offers thrilling mikoshi parades, delicious street food, and the unique opportunity to participate in the traditional water-throwing celebration.
If you’re going to visit, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that time of year. This article introduces the January events, situations, and recommended spots in Kyoto for those looking to make the most of their trip. *Please note that event dates may change. Please […]
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Spring in Kumamoto Prefecture is a captivating season where cherry blossoms bloom in full glory, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful nature and culture. In this article, we will detail the characteristics and charms of Kumamoto in spring (March to May), must-visit cherry blossom spots, spring festivals and events, and spring gourmet delights. *Please note that […]
Kumamoto Prefecture is a beautiful region located in the southern part of Japan, brimming with charm during the summer. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics and attractions of summer in Kumamoto, its climate and appropriate clothing, refreshing spots, fireworks festivals, and summer festivals and events in detail. *The event dates mentioned may be […]
Autumn in “Kumamoto Prefecture” is a season where you can enjoy colorful autumn foliage, seasonal events, and rich flavors. The climate is mild, making it an ideal time for sightseeing. This article introduces the charms of autumn in Kumamoto Prefecture. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of each […]
“Kumamoto Prefecture” is a region known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture throughout the four seasons. Especially in the winter season (December to February), you can enjoy snow-covered landscapes, enchanting illuminations, and heartwarming gourmet food. This time, we will introduce the charm of winter in “Kumamoto Prefecture” without leaving anything out. ※ The event […]
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. For those who feel this way, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in October. *The dates of the events introduced may be subject to […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things that can only be seen or experienced during that particular season in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in November for those who are considering such a trip. *Please note that the dates […]
“Hyogo Prefecture” is an area rich in beautiful nature and historical tourist spots. Especially in summer, there are many places where you can enjoy cool retreats, fireworks festivals, and cold sweets. This article introduces the attractions of summer in “Hyogo Prefecture”. *Please note that the event dates mentioned may change. Please check the official website […]
Autumn in Hyogo Prefecture is a wonderful season full of beautiful autumn foliage, culturally rich festivals, and bountiful autumn flavors. This time, we will introduce in detail the characteristics and attractions of autumn in Hyogo Prefecture, the climate and clothing, autumn foliage spots, events and festivals, and autumn gourmet. *Please note that the dates of […]
Autumn in Ishikawa Prefecture is full of charm, blending beautiful natural scenery with rich culture. The vibrant autumn leaves color the town vividly, and numerous special events and festivals captivate visitors. Additionally, the season offers an abundance of autumn flavors, making it an irresistible time for food lovers. Here, we introduce how to enjoy autumn […]
Ishikawa Prefecture is situated in the Hokuriku region of Japan, where beautiful snowy landscapes unfold in winter. This season attracts visitors with its unique charm and distinctive culture. Here, we will introduce the winter season in Ishikawa in detail. ※ Please note that the dates of the events mentioned may change. Please check the official […]
Shizuoka Prefecture is the perfect place to experience summer in Japan. It offers a plethora of summer attractions, such as beautiful nature, colorful flowers, and spectacular fireworks festivals. Here, we introduce the characteristics, attractions, and recommended spots to enjoy summer in Shizuoka Prefecture. *Please note that the event schedules may change. Check the official websites […]
“Beppu” City in “Oita” Prefecture is famous for its hot springs, but summer in “Beppu” also has a variety of attractions. We will introduce you in detail to information on how to enjoy summer in “Beppu”, from an overview to fireworks, scenic spots, and gourmet food. This article will introduce you in detail to the […]
Oita Prefecture is famous for its hot springs, but its charm is further enhanced in the autumn season. The fall foliage turns vibrant, and you can enjoy it together with the hot springs. Autumn in Beppu is the best season for tourism, with mild and comfortable weather. This article introduces the features of Beppu in […]
The Hida-Takayama area in Gifu Prefecture transforms into a captivating landscape of natural beauty and cultural richness in spring. With famous cherry blossom spots, traditional festivals, and unique experiences, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy this season. In this article, we delve into the charms of Gifu Prefecture in spring. This article introduces the […]
Gifu Prefecture is filled with attractive spots for tourists visiting in summer. The cool climate, beautiful nature, and rich culture and gourmet delights captivate visitors. In this article, we will introduce the features and attractions of summer in Gifu Prefecture, including climate and clothing tips, scenic spots, fireworks festivals, and recommended summer gourmet. *Please note […]
Autumn in Gifu Prefecture is a special season where the beauty of nature and rich culture merge. The autumn leaves turn vibrant colors, and various events and delicious seasonal foods can be enjoyed, attracting many tourists. Here is the information to make the most of your autumn in Gifu Prefecture. *Please note that the event […]
Ishikawa Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and offers beautiful scenery that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. In particular, spring is a time when cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, and many tourist spots celebrate the arrival of the season. This article introduces the charms of spring in Ishikawa, including its climate, famous cherry […]
Summer in Ishikawa Prefecture is the perfect season to enjoy the beautiful landscapes woven by history and nature. Various events and festivals, along with delicious summer-exclusive sweets, attract visitors. This article introduces the characteristics and attractions of summer in Ishikawa, tips on climate and clothing, fireworks festivals, events and festivals, and summer-exclusive sweets. *Pleas
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you would want to include things that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of the year. This time, we will introduce the December situation, events, and recommended spots in Aichi for such travelers. ※ The events introduced may have their dates changed. Please check […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we introduce the state of Japan in October, events, and recommended spots for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of the […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in November, perfect for those looking for unique experiences. *Please note that the events introduced may […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time period. For those of you who feel this way, we would like to introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in December. *Please note that the dates for the events introduced may […]
When planning a trip, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. In this guide, we’ll introduce the events, recommended spots, and the overall situation in Japan during January for those who are looking for something special. *Please note that the dates of the events mentioned may […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you would want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in February for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Japan in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]
When traveling, you often want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. This time, we’re introducing the events, recommended spots, and the general situation in Aichi in October for those who are planning to visit. Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check […]
When sightseeing, you want to include experiences and sights unique to that time of year in your itinerary. This time, we are introducing the February events, recommended spots, and general situation in Aichi Prefecture for those interested. *Please note that the events listed may have date changes. Please check the official websites of the facilities […]
If you are sightseeing, you would want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year, right? This time, we introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in “Nagano Prefecture” in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you would want to include things that you can only see or experience at that particular time in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture in November for those who are interested. * Please note that the events introduced […]
If you’re going sightseeing, you want to incorporate things into your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture in February. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the official […]
When sightseeing, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Nagano Prefecture in February for those who are looking for such experiences. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced […]
If you’re traveling, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Nagano Prefecture in March for those who are interested. *The events introduced may be subject to schedule changes. Please check the […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for June in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. *Please note that […]
When sightseeing, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that particular season in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the August events, situations, and recommended spots in Aichi for those who are planning to visit. Please note that the events introduced may have their schedules changed. Please confirm the dates […]
When it comes to sightseeing, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year in your itinerary, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Aichi in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may […]
Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo, is easily accessible and rich in nature, history, and culture, attracting many tourists throughout the year. Especially in September, the climate becomes milder, making it a great time to enjoy various events and activities. This article introduces the nature, activities, events, festivals, and fireworks that you can enjoy in Chiba […]
If you’re planning a trip, you’d want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in October for those who are interested. Note: The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for November for those who are interested. *The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
Characteristics of Kanagawa in February February in Kanagawa Prefecture is a season where the winter chill lingers, but you can also sense the arrival of spring. Daytime temperatures hover around 10 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures often drop below 5 degrees. However, the sunlight can bring warmth during this period. As a winter tourist destination, […]
When you travel, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year, right? For those looking for such experiences, we will introduce the April events, highlights, and recommended spots in Chiba. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please check the official websites of […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Fukuoka in September for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in October in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
Fukuoka in summer is full of events and scenery that can be enjoyed only at this time of the year. It is filled with fireworks displays, traditional festivals, and other events that offer a taste of Japanese culture. This article details the highlights of summer travel, from descriptions of the weather and clothing to the […]
Spring in Fukuoka is a time of mild weather and beautiful flowers in full bloom. The cherry blossoms, the most representative flower of spring in Japan, attract many tourists, both domestic and international, to the most spectacular spots. Please enjoy the scenery that can be seen only in Fukuoka, which is rich in nature. This […]
After the heat eases off, autumn in Fukuoka is a comfortable time of year, with pleasant days and nights. It is the perfect season to enjoy outdoor events and activities. Of course, the autumn foliage, which can only be seen at this time of year, is not to be missed. This article details the highlights […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific season. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba during February for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules mentioned may change. […]
If you’re planning to travel, you will want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in September. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please […]
When planning a trip, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to the specific time of year. This article provides information for those interested in visiting Okinawa in April, including the weather, events, and recommended spots. *Event schedules may be subject to change. Please check the official website of each facility for […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include experiences and sights that can only be enjoyed during that specific time of year. This time, we’re introducing the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in May for travelers like you. *Event schedules may change. Please check the official websites of the facilities […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time, right? This time, we’ll introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in June for those looking for such unique experiences. *The event schedules introduced may change. Please check the official website of […]
When planning a trip, it’s always exciting to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. For those interested in visiting Okinawa in July, we present the latest information, events, and recommended spots. *Please note that event schedules may change. Check the official websites for the latest information. About Okinawa […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that specific time. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the August conditions, events, and recommended spots in “Okinawa” for those of you who are interested. *The dates of the events introduced may […]
Please check the official pages for details on each event. Features of Osaka in July July in Osaka marks the height of summer, with temperatures averaging between 25°C to 30°C and high humidity, necessitating thorough heat precautions. While sunny days are common, it is wise to carry an umbrella to be prepared for sudden rain […]
Note: Please check the official websites for event details and the latest information. Characteristics of Osaka in February In February, the winter cold in Osaka starts to ease, but there are still chilly days. This month is rich with events like Valentine’s Day and Setsubun. Additionally, plum blossoms begin to bloom, heralding the arrival of […]
If you’re planning a trip, you probably want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that particular time of year. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in March for those who want to make the most of their visit. *Please note that the dates of the […]
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the January conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa for those of you who feel this way. *Please note that the event dates may change. Please […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that particular time of year. In this article, we will introduce the situation in Okinawa in February, including events and recommended spots for those interested. *Please note that the dates of the […]
Osaka experiences a series of hot days in August, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city. This article provides detailed information on the temperature, fashion, events, and recommended sightseeing spots in Osaka in August. *Events may change. Please check the official website for details. About Osaka in August Temperature In August, Osaka […]
Kyoto in autumn is a fascinating tourist destination that combines beautiful autumn foliage and rich culture. Of course, you should not miss the view of the autumn leaves, which can only be seen at this time of the year. This article details the highlights of Kyoto in autumn, from a description of the weather and […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in August in Fukuoka for those who are so inclined. *The schedule of the events […]
Fukuoka is a fascinating place with its vibrant urban landscape, abundant nature, and historical sites. There are many unique experiences and spots that can only be enjoyed in Fukuoka, so you will probably have a hard time deciding where to go on your trip to Fukuoka. Therefore, in this issue, we introduce 30 sightseeing spots […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for July in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. *Please note that […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in July in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for May in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. *Please note that […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for August in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. *Please note that […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for October in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. *Please note that […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for March in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for April in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
Hiroshima in spring is full of mild weather and beautiful nature, attracting travelers from all over the world. It is the best travel season because it is extremely pleasant. This article details the highlights of spring travel, from a description of the weather and best clothing for spring travel to the best places to visit […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for November in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for February in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
Hiroshima in summer is filled with events and scenery that can be enjoyed only in summer. Although the mild weather of spring has passed and the days are humid and muggy, they are filled with events that immerse you in Japanese culture. We hope you will enjoy these uniquely Japanese summer scenes during your visit […]
Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Tokyo, is a city with urban sophistication yet having a rural mood. It is a prosperous port town with many tourist attractions and beautiful scenery.In this page, we introduce famous sightseeing spots in Yokohama such as Chinatown and the Red Brick Warehouse, as well as seaside restaurants, retro cafes […]