Activities Hokubō Cosmos Festival 2026 Mid Oct On the second Sunday in October, a colorful cosmos festival takes place at the Hokubo Cosmos Square in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture...
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2026 Mid Oct Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various way..
Odate Kiritanpo Festival 2026 Mid Oct Every autumn, the city of Odate (which is recognized as the birthplace of kiritanpo!) hosts the Odate Kiritanpo Festival, a large-scale..
Culture Inariyama Festa 2026 Mid Oct Running for over a decade now, the Inariyama Festa at Sayama Inariyama Prefectural Park is an event that remembers the Great East..
Culture Czech Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Czech Festival in Kansai is Japan's largest Czech-based event, and the multi-day affair includes a variety of ways to connect..
Tama Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Oct The Tama Lantern Festival has been running for 5 years, and it brings around 200 Vietnamese-style lanterns to the Tama Hakkaku..
Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct For three days each October, Chiba's historic castle town of Sakura City celebrates the Sakura Autumn Festival. The city is..
Activities Saijo Sake Festival 2026 Mid Oct Two days of food stalls, live music, entertainment and over 900 types of sake from all over Japan.