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2026.12.14Ako Gishisai 2026: Hyogo’s Festival of the 47 Loyal Samurai
2027.01.10Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition 2027: 400-Year-Old Plum Trees in Pots
2027.02.28Osaka Marathon 2027: Down Midosuji to Osaka Castle
2026.11.08Arashiyama Momiji Matsuri 2026: Kyoto’s Autumn Boat Pageant
2026.11.07Shika no Tsunokiri 2026: Nara’s Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony
2026.11.03Osaka Festival of Lights 2026: Midosuji and Nakanoshima Illuminated
2026.10.23Ueno Tenjin Matsuri 2026: Iga’s Parade of a Hundred Demons
2026.10.22Jidai Matsuri 2026: Kyoto’s Festival of the Ages Parade
2026.10.22Kurama Fire Festival 2026: Kyoto’s Blazing Torch Procession.png)
Festivals, fireworks and seasonal events from all 47 prefectures, written in English with dates, access and ticket details.