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Niwaka Lantern Festival 2025

Niwaka Lantern Festival 2025

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..

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Ota Fireworks Festival by Tama River 2025

Ota Fireworks Festival by Tama River 2025

Thursday - Aug 28th

Commemorating Ota-ku’s declaration of itself as Peace City, a firework festival is held on August 15th every year, the date th..

Tokyo 3 Free Entry
Shosan-ji Summer Festival 2025

Shosan-ji Summer Festival 2025

Saturday - Aug 30th

August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage..

Tokushima 3 Free Entry
Omagari Hanabi 2025

Omagari Hanabi 2025

Saturday - Aug 30th

Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history..

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Kintaikyo Fireworks Festival 2025

Kintaikyo Fireworks Festival 2025

Aug 1st - Aug 30th

Beautiful, colorful and fun - a great way to enjoy one of Japan's most famous & historical bridges enjoying one of Japan's..

Yamaguchi 1 Free Entry
Naka Sunflower Festival 2025

Naka Sunflower Festival 2025

Late Aug

Held at the Naka Comprehensive Park, the Naka Sunflower Festival includes over a quarter of a million sunflowers alongside stage..

Ibaraki Free Entry
Fumotto Night Market 2025

Fumotto Night Market 2025

Jul 18th - Aug 31st

This summer, Yamanashi is welcoming the Fumotto Night Market, set to run daily from mid-July until the end of August. The event..

Yamanashi Free Entry

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