Festivals & Fireworks

The 2026 Kaho Fireworks will be held on August 22, 2026, at Kisakata Beach in Kaho City, Akita. Experience a stunning display of light over the ocean and enjoy the local food and scenery.

Aug 22

Join us on August 22, 2026, for the Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Fireworks Festival. A quintessential Hokkaido summer event where the magic of the hot spring town meets a brilliant night sky.

Aug 22

Hachinohe turns into a pedestrian paradise! Experience the local food, culture, and vibrant energy of the city.

Aug 22

Experience 7,000 spectacular fireworks over Tatehana Fishing Port! Bring a picnic sheet and enjoy an unforgettable summer night.

Aug 22

2026年8月22日、島根県益田市の高津川で開催される伝統的な祭典。神事、ホーランエー、そして夜空を彩る花火と夜神楽が一度に楽しめる、日本の夏の醍醐味が詰まったイベントです。

Aug 22

Experience the golden fireworks of Ryosenji in Nara. A special night to enjoy the beauty of Japanese summer traditions and the spirit of honoring ancestors.

Aug 22

Nunobiki Kogen Matsuri will be held on August 23, 2026. Enjoy a beautiful event in a lush highland setting. Please check for updates as details are currently limited.

Aug 23

Experience the fervor of the historic Gujo Odori in the streets of Kami-Masugata-cho. A special night of traditional dance and rhythm to celebrate health and prosperity.

Aug 24

Experience 15,000 fireworks against the backdrop of Sakurajima! Witness the massive scale and the breathtaking power of simultaneous 2-shaku shell launches in Kagoshima.

Aug 24

Experience the Shinane Matsuri at Tosa Jinja. Witness the mystical O-taimatsu torch ritual, the sacred fire, and the lively summer night market atmosphere.

Aug 24

Experience the breathtaking music-synchronized fireworks and the Guinness World Record-holding mountain-shaped display at the Edogawa riverbank!

Aug 24

Experience powerful dancing and spectacular sea-based fireworks! Make unforgettable summer memories at the Marugame Basara Festival.

Aug 24

Experience the intense Gangara Fire Festival in Osaka! Watch 100kg torches parade through the streets and see the mountain glow with fire. A spectacular traditional summer night in Ikeda.

Aug 24

Witness 10m tall giant lanterns! Experience a mystical 450-year-old light festival in Aichi.

Aug 26 – Aug 27

Witness the power of fire at Yoshida no Hi Matsuri! Experience one of Japan's most unique festivals featuring massive 3-meter torches.

Aug 26

Experience the massive scale of 18,000 fireworks at the Chikugogawa Fireworks Display in Fukuoka. Enjoy spectacular star mines and local food stalls!

Aug 27

Witness the breathtaking Blue Impulse aerobatic team and cutting-edge aircraft up close! Please use public transportation to enjoy the skies of Higashimatsushima.

Aug 27

A traditional event at Futarayama Jinja in Utsunomiya, Tochigi. Experience historic shrine architecture and local spiritual traditions in a beautiful natural setting.

Aug 27

Experience the magical fireworks reflecting on Lake Akagari! Enhance your stay at Sarugakyo Onsen with this breathtaking summer night display.

Aug 28 – Aug 30

Tanocho Taiko Festival 2026: Experience the powerful sounds of Taiko in Miyazaki on August 29. With nearby resort hotels, it's the perfect way to enjoy a summer trip to Miyazaki!

Aug 29