An iris festival in Tokyo, the Katsushika Iris Festival is held at Mizumoto Park and Horikiri Shobuen, which collectively contain over 20,000 iris flowers.
A flower festival in Bunkyo, this mid-June event at Hakusan Shrine features 3,000 blooming hydrangeas. A miniature Mt. Fuji replica, the Fuji-zuka mound, is also opened to visitors.
The Sanno Festival in Tokyo is a biennial event centered at Hie Shrine. Its main feature is a long procession with costumes, floats, and portable shrines.
A dance festival in Sapporo, the Yosakoi Soran is held annually in June. It features teams performing choreographed routines with wooden clappers to folk and modern music.
A religious festival in Kyoto, the Gion Matsuri occurs in July. It features two main parades with large traditional floats, along with evening street events called yoiyama.
A summer festival in Fukuoka where teams from seven districts race through city streets carrying one-ton floats. The event’s final timed race is held before dawn on July 15.
A Tanabata festival in Tokyo, the Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri on Kappabashi-dori features a parade, performances, and street food amid bamboo decorations.
The Tanabata festival in Hiratsuka features large decorations, parades, and food stalls in its commercial district. The event attracts numerous visitors.
A morning glory festival in Tokyo, this is Japan’s largest, held annually from July 6-8. The event features approximately 100 flower stalls and 100 food vendors.
Cultural festival, Tokyo: The annual Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park promotes Taiwanese culture. It features an outdoor market with authentic food, art, and musical performances.
