Activities Night Hydrangea Train 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 30th The Night Hydrangea Train is operated by Odakyu Hakone railway, and offers a rare chance to ride through tunnels of blooming, illuminated..
Activities Sakura Ferris Wheel 2025 Mar 3rd - Jun 30th The Osaka Wheel is the tallest Ferris wheel in Japan, and this spring visitors can enjoy a unique experience to welcome the season...
Culture Toide Tanabata Festival 2025 Early Jul The Toide Tanabata Festival has been running for almost 60 years now, and is often referred to as the best Tanabata event on the..
Culture Hiratsuka Tanabata 2025 Early Jul Celebrate the ancient legend of Tanabata in Kanagawa's coastal town Hiratsuka.
Activities Senshu Beach Lantern Festival 2025 Early Jul Lanterns have long been used in various cultures as a way of warding off evil spirits, for providing light, and for making wishes..
Festivals Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2025 Monday - Jul 14th The Nachi Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Nachi..
Culture Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight 2025 Late Jul Macabre and festival lovers alike will love this unique festival displaying paintings of kabuki scenes by Ekin, a well known Kochi..
Activities Kazahaya Fireworks Festival 2025 Late Jul Kazaya Umi Matsuri is the quintessential summer fireworks event in rural Japan. Join yukata-clad locals for cold beer and oohs.