Culture Wheat Festival 2024 Kim The Wheat Festival at Yoyogi National Stadium brings a variety of wheat-based products such as bread, pizza, and ramen to the...
Culture Shiba Daijingu Daradara Matsuri 2024 Sleiman Azizi Held over 11 days in September, the Shiba Daijingu Daradara Matsuri is the longest running festival in Japan.
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2024 Celine Ong Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portab...
Culture Suimu Shrine Festival 2024 Justin Dart Suimu Shrine Festival has those of unlucky ages fight to push out the bad spirits that plague those ages.
Culture September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2024 Veronica Carnevale After the July tournament in Nagoya, the fifth Grand Sumo Tournament returns to Tokyo. This 15-day event is a part of a six-t...
Culture Kumano Brush Festival 2024 JJ Walsh Kumano produces 80% of Japan's calligraphy brushes- join this annual traditional celebration in honor of the humble "fude".
Culture Echizen Fish Festival 2024 Kim The Echizen Fish Festival is Fukui Prefecture's largest fish-related event, and it's held at the time of year when the larges...
Activities Tokyo Game Show 2024 Francesco Agresti Experience one of the biggest annual video game trade shows in the world.
Culture Wa No Akari X Hyakudan Kaidan 2024 Kim The Wa No Akari X Hyakudan Kaidan 2019 showcases Japanese color and light, with a range of illuminated pieces on display. The...
Activities Umaimon Festival 2024 Kim Designed to combine the best of food, music, nature, and play, the Rusutsu Umaimon Festival is a three-day event that provide...
