Minato Kobe Fireworks Festival
July 31, 2018 12:10 pmThis fireworks display originally started in 1971 when Port Island was in construction and fireworks were lit from the port’s […]
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Danjiri Festival at Kifune Shrine
July 31, 2018 12:01 pmWatch two large wooden carts fight against each other at this local Danjiri festival in Amagasaki. The first day begins […]
Kobe Bon Dance
July 31, 2018 11:59 amA traditional summer attraction, bon dance will take place at Meriken Park. Enjoy the international food stalls and the stunning […]
Shimogamo Used Books Market
July 31, 2018 11:57 amFind hidden treasures at this used book market taking place adjacent to Shimogamo Shrine. More than 30 used bookstores from […]
Arashiyama Lantern Festival
July 31, 2018 11:55 amOn the last day of the Obon holidays, it is said that the ancestors’ spirits are sent back to the […]
Manto Festival
July 31, 2018 11:45 amA thousand paper lanterns in red, white, yellow, and green will light up the shrine during this three-day event. These […]
Gozan no Okuribi Bonfire
July 31, 2018 11:42 amCommonly known as Daimonji, giant bonfires burn on the five mountains surrounding Kyoto City. These five bonfires (three in the […]
Hyakki Yagyo Exhibition & Spooky Procession
July 31, 2018 11:40 amHistoric artwork featuring ghosts, demons, and other spirits of the underworld will be on show. From Aug 1 to 18, […]
Teeth Festival
July 31, 2018 11:36 amA unique festival dedicated to better dental health. On August 8th at 8:08pm (a pun on the Japanese word for […]
Kita Mido’s Bon Odori
July 31, 2018 11:31 amWithin walking distance from Osaka’s Shinsaibashi shopping district, this annual summer event has something for everyone. In the middle of […]