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Setomono Matsuri

Setomono Matsuri

This festival is a chance for local artisans to sell their wares, turning a small, quiet city into a bustling locale for one weekend.

Hiyoshi Shrine

Hiyoshi Shrine

Hiyoshi Shrine, just northwest of Nagoya in Aichi, offers a mix of historical significance, quirky monkey statues and more.

Shirabu Onsen

Shirabu Onsen

Smell the fragrant pine whilst soaking in the natural hot springs of Shirabu Onsen.

Okuma Festival

Okuma Kabuto Festival

The Okuma Kabuto Festival is a vibrant celebration that honors the bravery and spirit of samurai warriors through a lively procession and captivating performances.

Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival

Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival

Head to Kiyomizu Temple for a dragon festival held three times a year.

Sapporo autumn fest

Sapporo Autumn Fest

Take a whirlwind tour of the tastiest food and drink from Hokkaido at the Sapporo Autumn Fest!

Nagasaki Sasebo Seaside Festival

Nagasaki Sasebo Seaside Festival

For a weekend filled with live music, fun activities and explosive fireworks, look no further than the Sasebo Seaside Festival.

Kakunodate Festival

Kakunodate Festival

The Kakunodate festival in Akita Prefecture combines Buddhism and Shintoism with traditional music, dances and cuisine.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Kawagoe Enmusubi Wind Chime Festival

The Enmusubi Wind Chime Festival in Kawagoe is a vibrant celebration filled with colorful Edo-style wind chimes and traditional customs.

Owara Kaze no Bon Festival

Owara Kaze no Bon Festival

The Owara Kaze no Bon Festival is a celebration known for its mysterious folk songs, beautiful dances and heartfelt prayers for the harvest.

Tsubosaka-dera

Tsubosaka-dera

This temple with a giant Buddha statue in the mountains of Nara has recently become a popular photo spot during the cherry blossoms season.