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A festival in Kishiwada City, the Danjiri Matsuri involves teams pulling large, carved wooden floats at high speeds around corners, followed by a slower, lantern-lit evening parade.

A video game exhibition in Chiba, this large event showcases new games and technology from international exhibitors. Attendees can play unreleased games and watch live e-sports tournaments.

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.

A jazz festival in Kanazawa, this mid-September event features performances by international and local musicians at various venues across the city.

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.

An autumn festival in Setagaya Ward, this celebration includes dedicatory sumo matches, a portable shrine parade, and food stalls.

An autumn festival in Isumi City where men carry portable shrines into the ocean to pray for good fishing and safety at sea.

A food and culture festival in Jiyugaoka, the Megami Matsuri includes live performances and street stalls operated by local restaurants and shops.

A Christmas festival in Tokyo, this event features lights, a German-style market, and special decorations inside the Skytree observation decks.

A wine festival in Tokyo, the event focuses on Yamanashi’s seasonal nouveau wines. Visitors can sample and purchase over 60 labels from approximately 40 producers.

The Sanno Festival in Tokyo is a biennial event centered at Hie Shrine. Its main feature is a long procession with costumes, floats, and portable shrines.