A floral festival in Chichibu, Hitsujiyama Park has 400,000 moss phlox blooms from mid-April to early May. A market near the entrance sells local food and goods.
A shibazakura festival in the Fuji Five Lakes region features over 500,000 blooming flowers from mid-April to May, with Mount Fuji views and an accompanying food festival.
A spring festival in Tokyo, the Meiji Jingu Grand Festival presents traditional Japanese performances, including Bugaku dance, Noh theater, and martial arts demonstrations.
A traditional festival in Tokyo, Kurayami Matsuri is held in early May. Its main events include nighttime processions with portable shrines and floats.
An Okinawan cultural festival in Kawasaki, this event features food stalls, traditional crafts, and daily music and dance performances during Golden Week.
A festival in Ome, the Ome Grand Festival on May 2-3 features a procession of twelve floats that compete in musical battles, accompanied by nearly 300 street stalls.
An antique fair in Tokyo, this large indoor event hosts nearly 300 dealers five times a year, offering high-quality Japanese antiques like ceramics and textiles for serious collectors.
A Bon Odori festival in Tokyo, this late-July event at Zojoji Temple honors Jizo statues and features traditional dancing, taiko drumming, and food stalls.
A cultural festival in Tokyo, the Cambodia Festival offers Cambodian food, crafts, and dance performances. It serves to strengthen relations between Japan and Cambodia.
