Oni Hashiri: Ogres and Flaming Torches
A 500-year-old fire festival held at the Nenbutsu Temple in Nara Prefecture.
Tag Festival
Find all of the latest Festival events in Japan – use our events calendar to plan your time in Japan! Choose from festivals, anime and manga exhibitions/events, markets and more!
Dontosai Festival
The Dontosai Festival, also known as the Matsutaki Festival has a history of 300 years.
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
This festival has been celebrated since 1136 and has been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Akutai Matsuri Bad-Mouthing Festival
One of the most unusual festivals to be held in Japan, the Akusou Matsuri or bad-mouthing festival, is held at the foot of Mt. Atago, at Atago Shrine and Iizuna Shrine.
Design Festa Vol. 61
Design Festa is a celebration of art, showcasing original works created by a diverse range of artists, both professional, amateur and handmade crafters!
Snow Bank Pay It Forward: Tokyo Snow Festival
Each year Yoyogi Events Plaza is transformed into a snow paradise for two days of snow sports, music and entertainment, with the aim of educating young people about the importance of blood donation and bone marrow banks.
Dream Yosacoy/Yosakoi Festival
Dream Yosakoi Festival hosts original dance performances by teams from all over Japan, celebrating the Japanese culture of Yosakoi Naruko dance.
Malaysia Fair Tokyo
Malaysia Fair is Tokyo's largest event embracing Malaysian culture, with the event gathering everything Malaysian in one space.