An Awa Odori dance festival is held in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward in late September. Over 1,000 dancers perform on the Fudo-dori shopping street.
Hatsudai, Shibuya, Tokyo
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A manga and anime fair in Kyoto, this event promotes the content industry with exhibitions, company booths, stage shows, workshops, and the sale of limited-edition goods.
Miyakomesse, Kyoto, Kyoto
A jazz festival in Kanazawa, this mid-September event features performances by international and local musicians at various venues across the city.
Kanazawa, Ishikawa
A fireworks festival in Tokyo, the Chofu event launches 10,000 fireworks. A main feature is a large pyrotechnic display synchronized to music over the Tama River.
Chofu Fireworks Launch Venue, Chofu, Tokyo
This annual festival in Tokyo features traditional dances and taiko drumming. A grand procession with three large mikoshi occurs on a four-year cycle.
Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo, Tokyo
An autumn festival in Isumi City where men carry portable shrines into the ocean to pray for good fishing and safety at sea.
Ohara Station, Isumi, Chiba
A German beer festival in Yokohama, held at the Akarenga Brick Warehouses, offers German beers, food, and live music.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama, Kanagawa
A summer fireworks festival in Tokyo, the Kita Hanabi Taikai launches nearly 8,000 fireworks over the Arakawa River.
Kita Hanabi Taikai Venue, Kita, Tokyo
This autumn festival is held annually on September 27-28. It features the sale of local chestnuts and a display of approximately 260 paper lanterns.
Okunitama Shrine, Fuchu, Tokyo