The Spring Takayama Festival, or Sanno Matsuri, is held annually on April 14 and 15 in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. This event serves as the annual fe...
Roppongi Hills Craft Sake Week is a premier cultural festival celebrating rice wine and artisanal heritage. Founded by former footballer Hidetoshi Nakata, the e...
Yabusame (horseback archery) has its roots in the Kamakura period when samurai used the competition to improve their skills (indeed, Kamakura is host to a much ...
The Hawarinbayaru, meaning “Spring Festival,” is Japan’s largest celebration of Mongolian culture. Organized by Mongolian students, the event foster...
Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park, Tokorozawa, Saitama
Tokyo Craft Beer Week sees over 150 bars and restaurants participate in a city-wide tribute to artisanal brewing. The festival’s massive outdoor centerpiece has...
A historical festival in Tokyo, the Teruhime Matsuri re-enacts a 15th-century legend with costumed processions and a stage performance. The event is held annually in late April.