Culture Kasukabe Wisteria Festival Elizabeth S This is a small, local festival, but don't miss it if you're nearby... year this sleepy suburb of Tokyo comes to life with a vibrant community festival
Culture Wajima Grand Festival 2026 Aug 22nd - Aug 25th The Wajima Grand Festivals are the highlight of late summer in the Wajima area of the Noto Peninsula.
Culture Asahikawa Winter Festival 2027 Early - Mid Feb The Asahikawa Winter Festival is a large scale winter festival in Hokkaido, occurring around the same time as Sapporo’s Snow Festival
Culture Asakusabashi Chestnut Festival 2026 May 9th - May 10th Visit Asakusabashi's annual Red and White Chestnut Festival and enjoy a local community event with dancers, food and market stalls.
22 Activities Nagasaki Lantern Festival Rey Waters A February visit to Nagasaki's wonderful annual colorful Lantern Festival.
Activities Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival 2026-2027 Dec 20th - Jan 31st The Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival is held every year from December 20th until January 31st, when over 3 million white daffodils are in bloom on the Suzaki
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2026 Jul 22nd - Jul 24th Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors.
Culture Niihama Taiko Festival 2026 Mid Oct Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating the annual harvest.