Culture Naha Tug-of-War Festival 2025 Oct 11th - Oct 13th Every October, Naha hosts its annual Tug-of-War Festival, where competing teams face off with a 200-meter long rope – a Guinne..
Activities Osaka Expo 2025 Apr 13th - Oct 13th Japan has hosted two historical World Expos - Expo 1970 in Osaka and Expo 2005 in Aichi - and will be hosting a third World Expo,..
Activities World Daruma Challenge at Katsuo-ji 2025 Apr 13th - Oct 13th As Osaka welcomes the world for Expo 2025, Katsuo-ji Temple is launching a unique cultural event to mark the occasion. Running..
Culture Craft Beer Holiday 2025 Mid Oct Craft Beer Holiday is a three-day festival that includes a wide variety of craft beers to try, alongside plenty of tasty eats that..
Culture Niimi City Samurai Parade 2025 Wednesday - Oct 15th Niimi City Samurai Parade a 300 year tradition that is celebrated every year on October 15th. A festival that brings the locals..
Culture Seiryu-e Dragon Festival 2025 Wednesday - Oct 15th The Seiryu-e festival is held every spring and autumn near Kiyomizu-dera. The Seiryu or blue dragon is believed to be a guardi..
Festivals Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival 2025 Mid Oct Tsuruse Yosakoi Matsuri is a fantastic traditional dance festival with a small-town vibe. It is held annually on the 3rd Sunday..