Music Shinjo Matsuri 2024 Late Aug Shinjo, in Yamagata, hosts this annual festival in which giant floats are paraded through the city.
Culture Marunouchi Ondo Summer Festival 2024 Late Aug Marunouchi Ondo festival is held at the fountain in Hibiya Park. Starting in 2003, this festival is by far the biggest held in Tokyo..
Food Uono River Ayu Festival 2024 Late Aug The Uono River is a popular spot for fishing, and the most notable catch is ayu, or sweet fish. The Uono River Ayu Festival serves..
Festivals Anamori Inari Shrine Lantern Festival 2024 Late Aug In late August, gather with the Kamata locals to light a candle and make a wish on one of hundreds of handmade lanterns.
Culture Niwaka Lantern Festival 2024 Late Aug You might have heard of Kiriko in Wajima but do you know Niwaka? A procession of colorfully painted floats mark the end of sum..
Yakitori Japan Festival 2024 Late Aug The Yakitori Japan Festival in Yamaguchi's Nagato City celebrates this much-loved foodie favorite, and the two-day event will..
Activities Lavender Season at the Tambara Lavender Park 2024 Early Jul - Late Aug Japan's most well-known summertime lavender fields are likely to be those at Furano in Hokkaido, but there are numerous other..