Culture Hato Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Held every year on the 27th and 28th of July, the Hato Festival in Tottori's Kotoura Town has a history spanning more than 70...
Culture Ebina Minna Summer Festival 2025 Kim Bergström One of the highlights during summer in Japan is the vibrant festival culture, and the Ebina Minna Festival is a great event t...
Culture Summer Potato Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Summer Potato Festival in Shizuoka is a celebration of all things sweet potato related, and the two-day event this July i...
Activities Kazahaya Fireworks Festival 2025 Anonymous Kazaya Umi Matsuri is the quintessential summer fireworks event in rural Japan. Join yukata-clad locals for cold beer and oohs.
Culture Toyohama Sea Bream Festival 2025 Chris Glenn It's like a Godzilla flick! Giant Sea Bream 18m long attacking & being chased by naked men! Before you call the army, this is...
Culture Lantern Festival at Chidorigafuchi 2025 Kim Bergström There are a myriad of great summer festivals to enjoy in Tokyo, and one of the prettiest has to be the Chidorigafuchi Moat La...
Culture Gion Matsuri 2025 Japan Travel Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular...
Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Hydrangea Festival 2025 Kim Bergström During the month of July each year, the Tokamachi Ajisai Park is home to a hydrangea festival which celebrates the beauty of ...
Culture Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto 2025 Julian Bohler The first of August is a very special day in Kyoto’s Gion neighbourhood. Named after a term which designates the first day of...
Culture Zama Suzuka Shinto Shrine Festival 2025 Carrie Jacobs During the annual Zama Mikoshi Festival (July 31-August 1st), residents carry a portable shrine through the streets of Zama c...
