Exhibition · Tokyo · KantoTokyo · 17 Jul – 14 Sep 2026
National holiday: Marine Day
04:4018:55Tokyo
Reference rates · 2026/07/17
A three-day festival in Nagoya presents over 140 sake labels from 50 breweries, sampling Aichi and Gifu summer sake varieties served neat, on rocks, or as highballs.
18–20 Jul 2026Aichi · ChubuThe summer counterpart to Chichibu's famous winter festival, held in July, where children take central roles as musicians and performers on decorated floats.
19–20 Jul 2026Saitama · KantoSurf Jam Festival celebrates four days of beach culture at Ohara Beach in Chiba, with live reggae, funk, and punk performances, plus DJ sets in a premier surfing destination.
17–20 Jul 2026Chiba · KantoElaborate floats and traditional performances honor this port town's spiritual guardian, a shrine established in 1620 by local leaders.
20–21 Jul 2026Akita · TohokuA hands-on lantern festival where visitors release up to 3,500 LED sky lanterns carrying wishes, paired with stage performances and traditional festival stalls.
17–23 Jul 2026Saitama · KantoThis summer festival in Ehime features giant ushi-oni floats depicting fearsome bull and demon faces, paraded through the streets with traditional music and chants.
22–24 Jul 2026Ehime · ShikokuOne of three major Kumano shrines in Japan, Kumano Taisha was established in 806 AD and is known as the Ise Shrine of the North for its significance.
Nanyo · YamagataNaritasan Shinshoji in Narita, Chiba, is a head temple of Shingon Buddhism, centred on a Fudo Myoo image attributed to Kukai and a goma fire ritual unbroken for 1,080 years.
Narita · ChibaLake Tazawa, Semboku, Akita, is Japan's deepest lake at 423 meters, a caldera lake known for its clear blue waters and the golden statue of Tatsuko.
Semboku · AkitaYoshida Shrine in Toyohashi, Aichi, dates to 1124, stood within Yoshida Castle under its lords, and is known as the birthplace of tezutsu hand-held fireworks.
Toyohashi · AichiTsukiji Hongwanji is a striking Shin Buddhist temple in central Tokyo, blending Indian-inspired architecture, Silk Road motifs, and animal carvings by Ito Chuta.
TokyoTowering bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha standing 120 meters tall, built to honour Shinran, founder of the True Pure Land School, with interior exhibitions on Buddhism history.
Ushiku · IbarakiBLEACH Mirrors High just revealed three new Kubo-designed Soul Reapers and a full system trailer. Here's the story, cast, and battle system, explained.
2026/07/18The English guide to Kobito Zukan: what kobito are, the most popular characters from Nabata Toshitaka's field guides, and where to find kobito goods in Japan.
Pandorobo, The Bread Thief, in English: the story of Japan’s beloved bread-stealing character, the picture books, the anime, and Pandorobo merchandise.
2026 is anime's most stacked year ever. Your season-by-season guide to every major release, streaming options, and Japan-only perks.
Explore the chilling world of J-horror this Halloween - from Ringu to Tetsuo, uncover Japan’s most haunting films that blend dread, folklore, and psychological terror.
Where to find Sylvanian Families in Japan: the Tokyo Solamachi store, outlet shops, the life-size park in Osaka, Forest Kitchen dining, and craft workshops.
