Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
By month: October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027
An Okayama City summer festival inspired by the Momotaro folk tale, featuring demon-costumed Uraja dancing, parades, and fireworks across the city in August.
22–23 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOkayamaOrnate lacquered lanterns parade through Wajima's four districts to light the path for visiting deities, with taiko drums and portable shrine processions.
22–25 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetWajima · IshikawaA festival in Shinjo with over 260 years of history, where 20 ornate floats themed on historical tales, legends and kabuki parade to traditional music.
24–26 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetShinjo · YamagataThe Yoshida Fire Festival ends the Mount Fuji climbing season on 26-27 August, with some 80 giant torches lit along the streets of Kamiyoshida.
26–27 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetFujiyoshida · YamanashiA festival centred on a giant papier-mache fish, or guzu, paraded through the streets, danced with and burned at Fuhashi Shrine, rooted in local legend.
29–30 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKaga · IshikawaA three-day concert festival showcases virtual singers Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin and Len, and others performing with a live band across six shows.
28–30 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChibaTokyo Toy Show is Japan's largest toy trade fair, with new products and interactive exhibits from leading manufacturers and over 160,000 visitors.
27–30 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoA festival celebrating one of Japan's largest lotus-covered wetlands in Miyagi Prefecture, featuring boat tours through millions of vibrant pink blooms.
25 Jul – 30 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTome · MiyagiA music festival on a high mountain terrace with two stages against the Northern Japan Alps, hosting reggae, hip-hop and DJ performances.
29–30 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetHakuba · NaganoA summer festival in the port town of Ogi on Sado Island, with traditional dances, portable shrines and fireworks rooted in prayers for maritime safety.
29–30 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSado · NiigataA retro-themed summer train on the Tsugaru Railway Line adorned with furin, traditional Japanese wind bells that create soothing tinkling sounds.
1 Jul – 31 Aug 2027Goshogawara · AomoriA pottery village celebration in mid-July features handcrafted wind bells and illuminated lanterns that create a summer atmosphere.
15 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetImari · SagaAn autumn festival at Yamashiro Onsen features a parade with a large lion and traditional Urayasu Dance of gratitude performed at Hatori Shrine for the harvest.
1 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKaga · IshikawaA summer classical music festival in Matsumoto founded by Seiji Ozawa, centred on the international Saito Kinen Orchestra, with a focus on music education.
16 Aug – 2 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetMatsumoto · NaganoA harvest festival in Yatsuo: lantern-lit dancers in matching happi coats move through the streets to shamisen and kokyu music over three September days.
1–3 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetToyamaThe Sado Island Endurance Challenge draws competitors from around the world for a 210-kilometre bike course circling the entire island alongside running events.
6 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSado · NiigataUltra Acosta! is an expanded cosplay event at Sunshine City Ikebukuro, drawing 20,000 visitors for photography sessions and meeting other cosplayers.
4–6 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetToshima · TokyoA three-day festival in Towada, Aomori, begun as a prayer for the harvest, with floats and drum carts drawn through the streets and lit at night.
4–6 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTowada · Aomori
