Nara Tokae Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Wish Upon a Lantern at the Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
Traditional Toronagashi in Sasebo 2026 Saturday - Aug 15th The souls of Sasebo's departed are guided back to their eternal rest by lanterns set afloat on the Sasebo River on the final..
Culture Fukuyama Ashida River Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug The fireworks display by the Ashida River in Fukuyama is the perfect location to bring the city's three-day summer festival..
Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2026 Aug 13th - Aug 15th Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest a..
Festivals Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug Fireworks festivals are one of Japan's key summer traditions, and you'll find them in big cities, small towns, and everywhere..
Culture Kyoto Gozan Okuribi 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August..
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Mid Aug The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for ..