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Nakano Ekimae Bon Odori Festival

Aug 1-2, 2026 東京都中野区

The Nakano Ekimae Bon Odori Festival (中野駅前大盆踊り大会) is a traditional Japanese dance festival held on August 1–2, 2026, at Nakano Central Park and Nakano Shiki no Mori Park in Tokyo. The event...

Bon Odori Traditional Festival Dance +2

World Cosplay Summit

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026 Nagoya

The World Cosplay Summit took place in Nagoya, Japan, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The annual cultural event features cosplay performances, a grand parade, and international competitions with participants representing...

Cosplay Pop Culture Competition +1

Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival 2026

Aug 1, 2026 Chiba

The Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival 2026 is one of Japan's largest fireworks displays, scheduled for August 1, 2026, at Makuhari Beach in Chiba. The event will launch over 20,000 fireworks, including more...

Fireworks Festival Cultural events +4

Gion Matsuri

Jul 1-31, 2026 京都府京都市

The Gion Matsuri is a revered traditional festival held annually throughout July in Kyoto, Japan. Dating back over a millennium, this Shinto tradition originated as a ritual to ward off epidemics and...

Traditional Festival Shinto Parade +7

Hita Gion Festival

Jul 26, 2026 Hita City

The Hita Gion Festival is a historic summer celebration in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, known for its parade of massive, ornately decorated floats. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, the event...

Traditional Festival Unesco Floats +5

Mitama Matsuri

Jul 13-16, 2026 東京都

Mitama Matsuri is a traditional summer festival held at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo from July 13 to July 16, 2026. The event is famous for its display of 30,000 lanterns that line...

Traditional Summer Festival Lanterns +4

Mizudome Conch Shell Dance

Jul 12, 2026 東京都大田区

The Mizudome Conch Shell Dance is a traditional ritual held in the Ōmori district of Tokyo's Ota City. Performed to pray for the cessation of rain, the event features unique dances and...

Traditional Festival Cultural events Dance +3

Sawara Summer Grand Festival

Jul 10-12, 2026 千葉県千葉市

The Sawara Summer Grand Festival is a traditional event held annually from July 10 to 12 in Sawara, Katori, Chiba. It features stunning parades of historic floats, traditional music, and colorful costumes,...

Traditional Festival Parade Music +4

Kagurazaka Premium Beer Hall

Jul 11, 2026 東京都

The Kagurazaka Premium Beer Hall in Iidabashi, Tokyo, offers a unique opportunity to experience geisha performances. This event takes place on Saturday, July 11, from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Cultural events Geisha Performance +3

Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji

Jul 7, 2026 神奈川県

The Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji is a local summer celebration held at a 600-year-old Zen Buddhist temple in Minami Ashigara, Kanagawa. Taking place on July 7th, the event features approximately 60...

Traditional Festival Tanabata Temple +5

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Jul 4, 2026 東京都渋谷区

Weekend Comedy at TCB is a comedy performance held at Tokyo Comedy Bar in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Comedy Performance Entertainment +2

Yokohama Night Flowers

Jul 4, 2026 神奈川県横浜市

Yokohama Night Flowers features an evening fireworks display along the Yokohama seafront. Visitors can wander the area and enjoy the show on July 4, 2026.

Fireworks Cultural events Yokohama +1

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