7/16/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
Information on the 2026 Kiryu Yagibushi Festival, held each year in early August in Kiryu, Gunma. Enjoy energetic Yagibushi dancing and Gion Festival traditions at one of northern Kanto's largest summer celebrations.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Hokkokuhanabi Fireworks Festival Kanazawa Venue, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Around 12,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky over Kanazawa. This guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The 2026 “Kita Ward Fireworks Festival RED×BLUE SPARKLE GATE” will be held on 9月26日(土). This in-depth guide covers the autumn entertainment experience, combining approximately 1万 fireworks with a drone show and music.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival 2026, a beloved summer tradition in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. Learn all about the highlights, including one of the Tokai region’s largest 20-shaku fireworks and approximately 10,000 fireworks, the first drone light dance show in Mie, access, paid seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/16/2026 · 4 min read · seasonal
The 2026 Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival will be held on August 1 and 2. Over the two days, 21,000 fireworks and a drone show will light up the night sky and the surface of Lake Shinji. This guide covers access, reserved seating, and the best lesser-known viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the 2026 Mikuni Fireworks Festival in Sakai, Fukui: water fireworks, large 2-shaku shells, musical star mines, the schedule, venue, access, paid seating and quieter viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The Nabari River Summer Fireworks Festival lights up the summer night sky in Nabari, Mie Prefecture. Held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the event features approximately 4,000 fireworks accompanied by powerful sounds that echo through the surrounding mountains. A comprehensive guide to the appeal of this historic festival.
7/16/2026 · 11 min read · seasonal
Information on the 2026 Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks, one of Japan’s three major fireworks festivals. This comprehensive guide covers the schedule, venue, access, paid seating, and lesser-known viewing spots for this spectacular display dedicated to remembrance and prayers for peace.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A comprehensive guide to the “Niihama Summer Fireworks Festival,” held on Friday, July 31, 2026. Covering everything you need to know before heading out, including highlights of the approximately 8,000 fireworks—one of the largest displays in Shikoku—and the famous Niagara Falls finale, as well as access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating information.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Numazu Summer Festival and Kano River Fireworks on July 25–26, 2026: around 12,000 fireworks across two days, access, paid seating, alternative viewing spots and frequently asked questions.
7/16/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Nyugawa Fireworks Festival, held in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, on 2026年7月25日(土). Around 6,000 fireworks light up the night sky, while food stalls line the street in front of JR Nyugawa Station, creating a lively festival atmosphere. Complete information on access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating.
7/16/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
The Oga Nihonkai Fireworks, held in Oga, Akita Prefecture, is a large-scale fireworks festival where approximately 10,000 fireworks light up the night sky over the Sea of Japan. While the 2026 event has not yet been scheduled, it is usually held in August and attracts many spectators.
First-timers: Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka Golden Route for 7 days. Been before? Try Hokkaido in winter or Okinawa in summer — totally different vibes.
Read more →Tokyo blooms ~5 days before Kyoto. Safest play: Tokyo in early April, then head south to Kyoto the second week for late bloomers at Arashiyama.
Read more →February for Sapporo Snow Festival + Abashiri drift ice. July for Furano lavender + Biei green fields. Skip May — still cold, low scenery payoff.
Read more →2 days is plenty (Dotonbori, USJ, Osaka Castle). Better yet, use Osaka as a base for Kyoto/Nara/Kobe daytrips — hotels ~30% cheaper than Kyoto.
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