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Time Out Tokyo — RestaurantsEatBest street food and snacks at Tsukiji Market Tamagoyaki sandwiches, taiyaki, grilled scallops and more
Time Out TokyoTokyoHibiya Park is hosting a Taiwanese night market-themed festival for the first time this September Here’s what to expect at this festival taking place from September 3 to 6
Time Out TokyoTokyo5 art festivals to catch in Japan this autumn Domestic and international artists are exhibiting at these regional shows across Japan
Time Out TokyoTokyo5 of the best music festivals in and around Tokyo this September and October Whether you’re into indie rock, experimental electronica or EDM, there’s a festival for you near Tokyo this autumn
Time Out OsakaKansaiThe best fireworks festivals in and near Osaka in 2026 Here are the most spectacular summer fireworks happening in Osaka, Kyoto and Ise – with 2026 dates and ticket prices
Time Out OsakaKansaiKyoto Nippon Festival 2026: Hear from the artists Leading lights from Japan’s art world bring dazzling flower installations and immersive theatre to a 1,000-year-old Kyoto shrine
Time Out OsakaKansaiTime Out Market Osaka has added 4 new kitchens Classic takoyaki, exclusive monthly specials, Thai street eats and Korean comfort food, all coming soon to the city’s hottest food and cultural market
Time Out OsakaKansaiTwo dessert pop-ups are coming to Time Out Market Osaka this July The Westin Osaka and Canelé To are bringing summer sweets and pastries to the food hall at Grand Green Osaka in Umeda
Time Out Tokyo — RestaurantsEatBest restaurants at Toyosu Market Just like its predecessor in Tsukiji, Toyosu Market is home to some of the top sushi restaurants in Tokyo
MATCHAGoAugust 9, 2026: Let's see Okinawa traditional Eisa dance! Information on Eisa dances throughout the island and local areas. Eisa is a traditional dance held during the lunar Bon Festival. Every year in Okinawa, local youths parade through the village dancing Eisa.
Jalan Net NewsOfficial高知「ひろめ市場」のおすすめグルメ16選！鰻祭ややいろ亭などを紹介＜2026＞ 高知の食文化が集まる「ひろめ市場」は、カツオのたたきをはじめとする郷土料理や地酒、多彩なグルメを気軽に楽しめるスポットです。今回は定番メニューだけでなく、お酒に合うものやファミリー向けなど、好みやメンバーにあわせて楽しめ
JW Web MagazineGoHamarikyu Gardens: Tokyo’s Historic Garden Near Tsukiji Outer Market Tucked between the futuristic glass towers of Shiodome and the calm waters of Tokyo Bay lies Hamarikyu Gardens, one of Tokyo’s most captivating historical escapes. Originally built in the…
Tokyo CheapoTokyoTokyo Events This Week: Burlesque, Sumo, and Elaborate Floats Tokyo events for Monday, September 14, to Sunday, September 20, 2026. This week, Tokyo International Comedy Festival hosts some special guests and Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine holds its…
Metropolis JapanTokyoSilver Week 2026 in Japan: Dates, Crowds, and What to Do in Tokyo Japan's first full five-day Silver Week, with crowd forecasts and the best ways to spend it in Tokyo
Kyoto City Official Travel
Kyoto City Official TravelOfficialJidai Matsuri Festival Procession 2026: Paid Viewing Seats Sales Information The Jidai Matsuri Festival is one of Kyoto’s “Three Great Festivals” and a major event held at Heian-jingu Shrine. It began in 1895 in order…
Kyoto City Official Travel
Kyoto City Official TravelOfficialJidai Matsuri Festival (Oct 22) – Paid Viewing Seat Tickets are on Sale Now! One of Kyoto’s three greatest annual festivals—the Jidai Matsuri Festival will be held on October 22, 2026. This festival features a spectacular procession of 2,000…
JW Web MagazineGoAmeyoko Shopping Street: Ueno’s Bargain Market Guide Under the Yamanote Line tracks in Ueno, Tokyo gets loud, crowded, and gloriously unpredictable. Ameyoko Shopping Street is where seafood stalls, giant snack shops, bargain fashion stores, street food…
Tokyo CheapoTokyoTokyo Events This Week: Autumn Festivals, Live Music, and Fireworks Tokyo events for Monday, September 7, to Sunday, September 13, 2026. The chirr of cicadas has softened and the summer heat is (mostly) behind us, but there’s still plenty to see and do around the…
Deep JapanGoA local shrine with an ancient summer ritual: Celebrating Nagoshi Festival in Kobe City Kobe City, best known for its luxury beef, historic ports, and iconic sake breweries, houses an equally important shrine with a history dating back more than 1,800 years, as well as a summer festival…
Kyoto City Official Travel
Kyoto City Official TravelOfficialMonthly Data Report on Kyoto’s Tourism Market Trends (July 2026) Since April 2014, the Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO) has been compiling and publishing monthly reports analyzing Kyoto’s tourism market trends. These reports summarize…
JW Web MagazineGoTsukiji Outer Market: Tokyo’s Historic Fish Market If you’ve heard that Tsukiji Fish Market closed, that’s only half true, and it’s the less interesting half. What actually happened is that the wholesale side, the famous pre-dawn…
Tokyo CheapoTokyoTokyo Events This Week: Asakusa Bon Dance, China Festival, and Tokyo Handmade Marche Tokyo events for Monday, August 31, to Sunday, September 6, 2026. Festivals of all shapes and sizes are on the cards this week, from traditional dance and portable shrines to art and Chinese street…
Deep JapanGoSplashes and smiles at the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival Emerging from the underground stairs of Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, the growing beat of taiko drums and chants of “Wasshoi, wasshoi!” quickened my pulse.
Japan CheapoGoTeam Picks: Our Favorite Events in Japan Trying to figure out when to visit Japan? From traditional festivals to seasonal showcases, there are exciting events peppered throughout the year to anchor your itinerary.
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