Events and Festivals in Japan

September Tokyo Sumo Tournament

Sep 8 〜 Sep 22

Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…

Daradara Matsuri

Sep 11 〜 Sep 21

Owing to the period of which it is held (11-days), as well as its timing in the middle…

Kochia Carnival

Mid Sep 〜 Mid Oct 2024

Thousands of kochia (summer cypress) turn Mirahashi Hill in Hitachi Seaside Park a crimson red.

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair

Sep 21 〜 Sep 22

The Kyoto International Manga Anima Fair (also known as KYOMAF) is a mid-scale event to promote the anime…

Ohara Hadaka Matsuri

Sep 23 〜 Sep 24

The Ohara Hadaka Matsuri (大原はだか祭り, “Ohara Naked Festival”) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba.…

Tokyo Game Show

Sep 26 〜 Sep 29

Over 300 exhibitors from almost 40 countries and regions gather for this annual gaming convention. Japanese game makers…

Tamagawa Fireworks Festival

Oct 5 / 6:00 PM 〜 7:00 PM

A mid-sized firework event (6,000 fireworks) held along the banks of the Tama River near Futakotamagawa Station. The…

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

Oct 7 〜 Oct 9

Nagasaki’s oldest festival is registered as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Bake-Neko Halloween Parade

Oct 13 / 10:00 AM 〜 5:00 PM

Bake-neko (literally “changed” or “supernatural” cat) are a common occurrence in Japanese mythology and what better time to…

CEATEC JAPAN

Oct 15 〜 Oct 18

CEATEC (“Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies”) Japan is a trade show focused on how data will shape our…

A calendar of all the major events and festivals in Japan. Wherever possible, the link to the event’s official website is provided and visitors are advised to confirm scheduling details on the official website before attending to ensure there have not been any last minute changes.