Festivals Aoi Matsuri Festival 2024 Wednesday - May 15th The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..
Culture Kanahebisui Shrine Flower Festival 2024 Apr 26th - May 15th People visit Miyagi's Kanahebisui Shrine to pray for luck in the business and financial realms, but it's also a popular..
Activities Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 Early - Mid May From the early to mid May timeframe, Hokkaido's Shizunai Nijukken Road is an amazing place to enjoy the beauty of sakura season...
Activities Koma Shrine Thanksgiving Day 2024 Thursday - May 16th Koma Shrine celebrates its more than 1300 year history in a two-day event, beginning at 16:00 of May 19 (Saturday). On May 20 (Sunday),..
Temples & Shrines Nikko Yabusame Archery Competition 2024 Friday - May 17th Yabusame Archery Competition at the Nikko Shunki Reitaisai Grand Spring Festival.
Shopping Oedo Antique Market 2024 Friday - May 17th Considered the largest outdoor antique market in Japan, selling a variety of both Japanese and foreign goods, here's all you..
Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2024 Saturday - May 18th Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
Culture Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park 2024 May 16th - May 19th The artistry and horticulture of azalea bonsai is celebrated and promoted at the The Japan Satsuki Association's Satsuki Festival..