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Starry Sky Film Festival 2026

Starry Sky Film Festival 2026

Early - Mid Aug

The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautiful..

Nagano ¥1,500
Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival 2026

Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival 2026

Mid Aug

The solemn yet beautiful Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival is an event which includes reciting sutras and floating lanterns as a memorial..

Gunma Free Entry
Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2026

Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2026

Late Jul - Mid Aug

The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..

Hokkaido 4 Free Entry
Tanabu Festival 2026

Tanabu Festival 2026

Aug 18th - Aug 20th

Tanabu Festival is a centuries old celebration of the end of summer involving colorful lights, massive moving shrines, dancers..

Aomori 3 Free Entry
Niwaka Lantern Festival 2026

Niwaka Lantern Festival 2026

Late Aug

You might have heard of Kiriko in Wajima but do you know Niwaka? A procession of colorfully painted floats mark the end of sum..

Ishikawa 1
Uono River Ayu Festival 2026

Uono River Ayu Festival 2026

Late Aug

The Uono River is a popular spot for fishing, and the most notable catch is ayu, or sweet fish. The Uono River Ayu Festival serves..

Niigata 18 ¥3,500
Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026

Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026

Late Aug

During summer, the Iwaya area of Awaji Island comes alive with color, sound, and celebration during the Awaji Island Iwaya Summer..

Hyogo Free Entry

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