Festival
Jan 3, 2026
Toka Ebisu — Osaka
📍 Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, Osaka
One of the largest Ebisu celebrations in Japan, featuring lavishly decorated lucky bamboo rakes and over a million visitors.
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Seasonal
Mar 20 – Apr 10, 2026
Hanami Season — Nationwide
📍 Parks & Riverbanks, All Japan
Cherry blossom viewing parties held across Japan, with the most spectacular spots in Ueno Park, Maruyama Park, and the Philosopher's Path.
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Market
Every Sunday, 2026
Toji Temple Flea Market — Kyoto
📍 Toji Temple, Kyoto
A monthly antique market held on the 21st, featuring vintage kimono, pottery, furniture and street food from local vendors.
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Exhibition
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2026
Chado: The Way of Tea — Tokyo
📍 Tokyo National Museum
An immersive exhibition exploring 500 years of Japanese tea ceremony culture, featuring rare utensils, scrolls and live demonstrations.
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Festival
Jul 1 – 31, 2026
Gion Matsuri — Kyoto
📍 Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
Japan's most famous festival spanning the entire month of July, culminating in the spectacular Yamaboko Junko float procession on July 17.
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Festival
Aug 12–15, 2026
Awa Odori Dance Festival — Tokushima
📍 Tokushima City
Japan's biggest dance festival attracting over 1.3 million visitors. Dancers in traditional costumes fill the streets with hypnotic rhythms.
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