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.
An Okinawan cultural festival in Kawasaki, this event features food stalls, traditional crafts, and daily music and dance performances during Golden Week.
A Shinto festival in Tokyo, the Kanda Matsuri is held in mid-May. The main celebration occurs in odd-numbered years and includes a large procession and portable shrines visiting the shrine.
A cultural festival in Tokyo, the Thai Festival features authentic cuisine, handicrafts, and stage performances. The large annual event showcases a broad spectrum of Thai culture.
A firefly viewing event in Yokohama. In early June, Sankeien Garden extends its hours, allowing visitors to see fireflies on a specific path near its streams.
An antiques and lifestyle festival in Tokyo, this event features over 200 vendors selling curated goods. The market also includes live music, workshops, and food stalls.
This annual Kyoto festival, held on May 15, features a procession of over 500 people in Heian Period costumes traveling from the Imperial Palace to the Kamo Shrines.
A Shinto festival in Tokyo, the Sanja Matsuri is held in May at Asakusa Shrine, featuring parades where participants carry large portable shrines through the streets.
