Culture Hiratsuka Tanabata 2025 Jul 4th - Jul 6th Celebrate the ancient legend of Tanabata in Kanagawa's coastal town Hiratsuka.
Activities Senshu Beach Lantern Festival 2025 Jul 5th - Jul 6th Lanterns have long been used in various cultures as a way of warding off evil spirits, for providing light, and for making wishes..
Culture Toide Tanabata Festival 2025 Jul 4th - Jul 7th The Toide Tanabata Festival has been running for almost 60 years now, and is often referred to as the best Tanabata event on the..
Activities Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri 2025 Jun 6th - Jul 8th Tokyo's Sanrio Puroland is set to host a summertime Tanabata-themed celebration, the Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri, from early June..
Festivals Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2025 Monday - Jul 14th The Nachi Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Nachi..
Culture Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight 2025 Jul 19th - Jul 20th Macabre and festival lovers alike will love this unique festival displaying paintings of kabuki scenes by Ekin, a well known Kochi..
Activities Kazahaya Fireworks Festival 2025 Late Jul Kazaya Umi Matsuri is the quintessential summer fireworks event in rural Japan. Join yukata-clad locals for cold beer and oohs.
Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jul 1st - Jul 31st During the month of July each year, the Tokamachi Ajisai Park is home to a hydrangea festival which celebrates the beauty of around..