Events and Festivals in Japan

Daradara Matsuri

Mid 〜 Late Sep 2025

Owing to the period of which it is held (11-days), as well as its timing in the middle…

Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri 2025

Mid Sep 2025

Well-known festival that sees mikoshi and floats move around the streets of Akasaka. During the Edo period is…

Kanazawa Jazz Street

Sep 13 〜 Sep 15

Jazz artists from Japan and overseas congregate in Kanazawa for this annual music event. There are over 200…

Nezu Shrine Annual Grand Festival 2025

Mid Sep 2025

Popular annual festival at Nezu Shrine near Yanaka. The shrine’s spacious grounds will be filled with festival stalls…

September Tokyo Sumo Tournament

Sep 14 〜 Sep 28

Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…

Ohara Hadaka Matsuri

Late Sep 2025

The Ohara Hadaka Matsuri (大原はだか祭り, “Ohara Naked Festival”) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba.…

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

Oct 7 〜 Oct 9

Nagasaki’s oldest festival is registered as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

CEATEC JAPAN

Oct 14 〜 Oct 17

CEATEC (“Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies”) Japan is a trade show focused on how data will shape our…

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Festival

Oct 16 〜 Oct 17

The Autumn Festival at Nikko Toshogu Shrine is held on 16 & 17 October every year in honour…

Kawagoe Festival

Oct 18 〜 Oct 19

The Kawagoe Matsuri is held over 2-days every year on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October. What…

A calendar of all the major events and festivals in Japan. Wherever possible, the link to the event’s official website is provided and visitors are advised to confirm scheduling details on the official website before attending to ensure there have not been any last minute changes.