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  1. 10 of the Most Popular Japanese Festivals (2025 Edition)

    Oct 5, 2021 · If you’re looking for an excuse to chow down on Japanese street food or wear a kimono or yukata, you won’t find a better occasion than a Japanese festival! Without further ado, here are our …

  2. Japanese Festivals & Events - Japan National Tourism Organization

    Experience deeply culturally rooted Japanese festivals and enjoy fireworks, delicious street food, and tradition that will make for an unforgettable memory.

  3. Japanese festivals - Wikipedia

    Japanese festivals, or matsuri (Japanese: 祭り), are traditional festive occasions often celebrated with dance and music in Japan.

  4. Japan Summer Festivals 2026: Schedule, Must-See Events & Tips

    Apr 13, 2026 · Japan’s summer festival season usually runs from June to August, with the biggest events in July and August. Many festivals began as rituals to ward off disease and misfortune. …

  5. 12 OF OUR FAVORITE JAPANESE FESTIVALS - Japan Tours

    You can find events throughout Japan all year round, and each festival features spectacular attractions and activities. If you have a specific interest in Japanese culture, you’ll find a matsuri for it! Here are …

  6. Japanese Festivals: Matsuri Culture, Famous Festivals, Seasonal Guide

    Oct 26, 2025 · Discover Matsuri culture. Learn its history, famous festivals, and seasonal events in Tokyo and beyond.

  7. Events in Japan: Festival Guide 2026 – Japan Travel

    2 days ago · Find upcoming events and things to do across Japan, including festivals, exclusive exhibitions and cool gatherings – check out our events listings calendar for more information on …

  8. 13 Popular Japanese Festivals To Add to Your Travel List

    Jul 16, 2025 · Japanese festivals are called matsuri, and you’ll find them all over Japan year-round. Discover 13 popular festivals and how to enjoy them!

  9. 2026 Matsuri: The Best Festivals in Tokyo and Japan

    6 days ago · Japan is a country of festivals. Known as matsuri (祭り) in Japanese, these events celebrate or commemorate the changing of the seasons, historical events, and traditional culture, …

  10. Japanese Festivals (Matsuri): Everything You Need to Know in 2026

    1 day ago · Japan observes an estimated 100,000 festivals each year, according to figures from the Agency for Cultural Affairs. This number alone communicates something essential: matsuri is not an …