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Adatara Illuminations

Adatara Illuminations

Jul 25 - Sep 23, 2026 Fukushima
Ongoing

Adatara Illuminations is a large-scale light event held during summer and autumn at the Adatara Kogen Resort in Fukushima, Japan. In 2026, it is scheduled from July 25th to September 23rd.

Illumination Light Festival +4
Kumano Brush Festival

Kumano Brush Festival

Sep 22-23, 2026 Kumano
Starts today

The Kumano Brush Festival, known locally as Fude Matsuri, is an annual celebration in Kumano, Hiroshima, honoring the town's heritage as Japan's leading producer of brushes. Held on the Autumnal Equinox, the...

Traditional Festival Calligraphy +5
All Japan Gyoza Festival

All Japan Gyoza Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Aichi
Ongoing

The All Japan Gyoza Festival is a major culinary event held at Moricoro Park in Aichi Prefecture, showcasing a wide variety of regional dumplings from across Japan. Visitors can sample famous styles...

Food Festival Gyoza +4
TELEPATH

TELEPATH

Sep 21-22, 2026 Shibuya
Ongoing

TELEPATH is a psychedelic and techno music event scheduled for September 21-22, 2026, at WOMB in Shibuya, Tokyo. Starting at 11:00 PM on September 21 and concluding at 4:30 AM on September...

Music Techno +4
Suimu Shrine Festival

Suimu Shrine Festival

Sep 22-23, 2026 Kashimo
Starts today

The Suimu Shrine Festival, locally known as the 'Fight Festival,' is a traditional event held in Kashimo, Gifu, during the Autumn Equinox. The festival features men in their 'unlucky years' (yakudoshi) pulling...

Traditional Festival Matsuri +6