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.
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.
A 14th-century Okinawan festival featuring competitive harbor races in massive fifteen-meter dragon boats to pray for maritime safety and abundant harvests.
