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Teams parade towering floats through Fukuoka in this seven-century-old festival, competing to navigate the course fastest while traditional music and crowds fill the streets.
1–15 Jul 2026Fukuoka · KyushuCoastal festival where young men shoulder ornate floats representing lovers and wade into the sea before Benten Island as fireworks burst overhead and ceremonial fires illuminate.
19 Jul 2026Ishikawa · ChubuThis annual triathlon in Tokushima combines a coastal swim at a sea turtle nesting site with cycling and running through scenic landscapes.
19 Jul 2026Tokushima · ShikokuA three-day festival in Nagoya presents over 140 sake labels from 50 breweries, sampling Aichi and Gifu summer sake varieties served neat, on rocks, or as highballs.
18–20 Jul 2026Aichi · ChubuThe summer counterpart to Chichibu's famous winter festival, held in July, where children take central roles as musicians and performers on decorated floats.
19–20 Jul 2026Saitama · KantoSurf Jam Festival celebrates four days of beach culture at Ohara Beach in Chiba, with live reggae, funk, and punk performances, plus DJ sets in a premier surfing destination.
17–20 Jul 2026Chiba · KantoUniversal Studios Japan in Osaka offers movie and TV-themed attractions including Hogwarts, roller coaster rides, live shows, and character meet-and-greets.
OsakaThis quirky museum celebrates poop through interactive exhibits exploring its history, science, and cultural significance, alongside themed merchandise and a poop-shaped food cafe.
TokyoLocated in Tokushima Central Park on the former castle grounds, this shoin-zukuri style museum houses historical materials related to the Tokushima Domain and its ruling Hachisuka clan.
TokushimaThe first permanent outdoor Pokémon facility features over 600 Pokémon across two zones: a forest trail and a town setting where visitors can discover creatures in their habitats.
TokyoOpened in 2005 on the site of an Edo-period magistrate's office, this museum explores Nagasaki's distinctive history as Japan's historical gateway to overseas exchange.
NagasakiThis shrine honors Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first military leader of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and was established in 1624.
Maebashi · GunmaThe English guide to Kobito Zukan: what kobito are, the most popular characters from Nabata Toshitaka's field guides, and where to find kobito goods in Japan.
Pandorobo, The Bread Thief, in English: the story of Japan’s beloved bread-stealing character, the picture books, the anime, and Pandorobo merchandise.
2026 is anime's most stacked year ever. Your season-by-season guide to every major release, streaming options, and Japan-only perks.
Explore the chilling world of J-horror this Halloween - from Ringu to Tetsuo, uncover Japan’s most haunting films that blend dread, folklore, and psychological terror.
Where to find Sylvanian Families in Japan: the Tokyo Solamachi store, outlet shops, the life-size park in Osaka, Forest Kitchen dining, and craft workshops.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive is a Japan-exclusive tactical RPG by Gumi featuring characters from six anime arcs, launched September 2025.
