The Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri (下町七夕まつり) is a premier celebration of the Star Festival, held annually along a 1.2km stretch of Kappabashi-dori between Ueno and...
The Asakusa Hozuki Ichi (ほおずき市), or Ground Cherry Market, is a quintessential summer tradition held on July 9 and 10 at Senso-ji Temple. Its origins trace back ...
One of Tokyo’s most soul-stirring summer events, the Mitama Matsuri (みたままつり) has been held annually since 1947 at Yasukuni Shrine. Established to console the sp...
The Kagurazaka Matsuri is a four-day celebration that preserves the refined Edo atmosphere of this historic district. The festival is divided into two distinct ...
Ranked as one of Japan’s “Three Great Festivals,” the Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭) is a thousand-year-old celebration held annually on July 24 and 25 at the...
The Shimbashi Koichi Festival (新橋こいち祭) is a high-energy summer event, specifically designed to cater to the local “salaryman” community. Centered at...
The Nagasaki Peiron Championship (長崎ペーロン選手権大会) originated in 1655, introduced by Nagasaki’s Chinese community to appease sea deities following a tragic storm. T...
While the original Awa Dance Festival in Tokushima is Japan’s largest, the Koganei Awa Odori (小金井阿波おどり) is one of the most prominent suburban alternatives in we...
The Shinjuku Eisa Festival (新宿エイサーまつり) is a premier summer event that brings the vibrant spirit of Okinawa to the heart of Tokyo. Eisa is a traditional folk dan...
The Chiyoda Lantern Floating Evening (納涼の夕べ, Noryo no Yube) is a serene summer highlight held in late July at the Chidorigafuchi Moat. For two nights, over 2,00...
The Hachinohe Sansha Taisai is held annually from July 31 to August 4 in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. With a history spanning over 300 years, this festiva...
