Culture Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri 2026 Mid Aug The Fukagawa Hachiman Matruri is one of the three biggest festivals held in Toyo. Nicknamed mizu-kake matsuri, literally water throwing..
Nightlife Summer Sonic Tokyo 2026 Mid Aug Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival that's held simultaneously in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Nightlife Summer Sonic Osaka 2026 Mid Aug Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival taking place at the same time in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautiful..
Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival 2026 Mid Aug The solemn yet beautiful Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival is an event which includes reciting sutras and floating lanterns as a memorial..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2026 Late Jul - Mid Aug The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..
Nightlife Tanabu Festival 2026 Aug 18th - Aug 20th Tanabu Festival is a centuries old celebration of the end of summer involving colorful lights, massive moving shrines, dancers..
Culture Niwaka Lantern Festival 2026 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..