Paantu Festival
The Paantu festival takes place on the Okinawa Prefecture island of Miyakojima in the far south of the archipelego. The …
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Ujicha Ceremony
The home of green tea in Japan, the small town holds a traditional tea-jar opening ceremony on the first Sunday in …
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Osaka Kitchenware Street Festival
If you’re in the mood for some kitchen-based souvenirs for your trip to Japan – or need to fill up your …
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Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
This vibrant celebration of Nagasaki’s multicultural history is the event in the area’s autumn calendar. …
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19th Kyoto Intercollegiate Festa
The 19th Intercollegiate Festa is a display organised by the students of Kyoto aimed at bonding with the local community …
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Osaka Mecha Happy Festival
Started in 2000 with the aim of making Osaka the “Number One City of Children with Smiles”, this festival …
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Takayama Autumn Festival
Counterpart to the Takayama Spring Festival, this matsuri is based around the Sakurayama Hachinmangu shrine. The …
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Onomichi Lantern Festival
Onomichi is a world heritage listed town on the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture made famous in the classic Ozu …
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Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival
A large and popular Fall festival in the heart of Kyoto with traditional parades and performances held annually on the …
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Otsu Hikiyama Festival
One of Shiga’s largest three festivals, the Otsu Hikiyama festival is a stunning display of elaborate Mikoshi and …
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Nagasaki Port Festival
PostponedA summer festival with a variety of entertainment as well as fireworks on successive nights – all next to one of …
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Nada no Kenka Festival
The Nada no Kenka Matsuri is a fighting festival held at Matubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture in …
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Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival
The magic word here is samurai. And World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of the Shogun’s army in the …
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Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival
This small but beautiful festival see dozens of lanterns places carefully around the Shrine grounds creating a magical …
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Kurama no Hi Matsuri
Bonfires, torches, shrines and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival. Taking place in Kurama, …
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The Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival
Dating back to 1650, this is one of Japan’s longest running fireworks festivals. With 18,000 fireworks and 400,000 …
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Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Historical Parade
Want to see a slice of Japanese history? The Jidai Matsuri—”Festival of Ages”—is one of …
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Miyazakijingu Festival
The Miyazakijingu Taisai (Miyazaki Shrine Grand Festival) is a traditional festival at one of Miyazaki’s major …
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Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival
Held by Matsubara Swimming Beach, this firework festival is an impressive display of over 10,000 rockets launched over …
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2022 Kobe Port Fireworks Festival
Officially the “Kobe Port Marine Fireworks Festival”, this event is rated as one the top fireworks festivals …
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Kanazawa Marathon
Whether you’re a runner or more likely to be cheering people on from the side-lines, the Kanazawa marathon is …
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Shurijo Castle Revival Festival
Watch the huge procession of the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its glory
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Setouchi Triennale 2022
Held once every three years, the Setouchi Trienalle is a world-famous contemporary Art Festival held on the islands of …
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