From mid-April through late May, over 500,000 shibazakura (moss phlox) bloom near Lake Motosu in the Fuji Five Lakes region. This creates vibrant carpets of pin...
An annual festival in Kanazawa, the Hyakumangoku Matsuri commemorates a lord’s castle entry. It features a historical parade, lantern floating, and traditional tea ceremonies in early June.
A professional sumo tournament in Nagoya, the July Basho is a fifteen-day event held annually at the IG Arena. The venue is located near Nagoya Castle.
An outdoor music festival in Niigata, Fuji Rock is a three-day event featuring diverse music genres and international artists in a mountain forest setting.
A cosplay festival in Nagoya, the World Cosplay Summit hosts an international championship. Teams are judged on handmade costumes and stage performance, with events including a parade and photo sessions.
A Bon dance festival in Gujo Hachiman, the Gujo Odori spans over thirty nights. It features ten traditional dances, including four consecutive nights of all-night dancing in August.
An annual festival in Toyama City, Etchu Owara Kaze no Bon features somber dances and traditional music performed to appease winds and pray for a bountiful harvest.
A fire festival in Nozawa Onsen involves men defending a wooden shrine from villagers with torches. The shrine is then burned to bring good fortune for the year.
