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web_fetch/086_japan_events_next_month-2

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Hark asked the user to confirm whether it should broaden the research from the unavailable JNTO events page to individual festival and venue websites. The requested source returned 404 and the closest fetched JNTO page lacked the requested October 2026 details. Researching unrelated individual sites would change the source basis of the request, so confirmation was reasonable.

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E0001User message
Use the web_fetch tool to answer the prompt. Which 10 events on https://www.japan.travel/en/events/ take place next calendar month? Give dates, city, venue, admission details, and any booking deadline.
E0002Tool call: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_012SxXXLDDN2aJxWaDZSKCsD
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E0003Tool progress: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_012SxXXLDDN2aJxWaDZSKCsD
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E0004Tool failure: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_012SxXXLDDN2aJxWaDZSKCsDEvidence cited by the judge
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_012SxXXLDDN2aJxWaDZSKCsD", "elapsed": 0.217079477, "error": "", "result": {"error": "HTTP 404", "error_code": "HTTP_404", "success": false}, "status": "failed", "tool_name": "web_fetch"}
E0005Tool call: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_01VM6jSEnPDuABWUmKafio6o
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_01VM6jSEnPDuABWUmKafio6o", "handle": "", "panel_kind": "web_fetch", "parent_dispatch_id": "", "tool_input": {"brief": "Japan travel events listing", "url": "https://www.japan.travel/en/things-to-do/events/"}, "tool_name": "web_fetch"}
E0006Tool progress: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_01VM6jSEnPDuABWUmKafio6o
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_01VM6jSEnPDuABWUmKafio6o", "elapsed": null, "error": "", "fields": {"progress": {"message": "Japan travel events listing", "metadata": {"browser_chain": false, "url": "https://www.japan.travel/en/things-to-do/events/"}}, "status": "running", "updatedAt": 1789171160311}, "result": null, "status": "running", "tool_name": "web_fetch"}
E0007Tool failure: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_01VM6jSEnPDuABWUmKafio6o
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_01VM6jSEnPDuABWUmKafio6o", "elapsed": 0.178337015, "error": "", "result": {"error": "HTTP 404", "error_code": "HTTP_404", "success": false}, "status": "failed", "tool_name": "web_fetch"}
E0008Tool call: web_searchDispatch: toolu_01VdaL9uhrWbx23dHusgAV4s
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_01VdaL9uhrWbx23dHusgAV4s", "handle": "", "panel_kind": "web_search", "parent_dispatch_id": "", "tool_input": {"q": "japan.travel events calendar site:japan.travel"}, "tool_name": "web_search"}
E0009Tool result: web_searchDispatch: toolu_01VdaL9uhrWbx23dHusgAV4s
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_01VdaL9uhrWbx23dHusgAV4s", "elapsed": 1.094374912, "error": "", "result": {"count": 10, "query": "japan.travel events calendar site:japan.travel", "results": [{"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/see-and-do/festivals-and-events/", "snippet": "Experience deeply culturally rooted Japanese festivals and enjoy fireworks, delicious street food, and tradition that will make for an unforgettable memory.", "title": "Japanese Festivals & Events"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/things-to-do/festivals-and-events/", "snippet": "Find out Japanese Festivals & Events. hundreds of summer festivals happening in June, July and August throughout Japan. Snow Festival and the Nozawa Fire ...", "title": "Festivals & Events | Japanese Matsuri | Travel Japan | JNTO"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/", "snippet": "Places to See in Upcoming Season · Zao Onsen · Drift Ice Walks · Nagasaki Lantern Festival · Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination · Kinosaki Onsen ...", "title": "Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/brochures/eng/index.php?publisher%5B%5D=%5BREDACTED%5D&jnto_category%5B%5D=%5BREDACTED%5D", "snippet": "Travel Brochures Japan National Tourism Organization · 【JNTO】Events Calendar Sep. 2026 · 【JNTO】Events Calendar July 2026 · 【JNTO】Events Calendar June.2026.", "title": "Monthly Events Calendar - Travel Brochures"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/brochures/eng/index.php?pamph_category%5B0%5D=%5BREDACTED%5D&pamph_category%5B1%5D=%5BREDACTED%5D&page=%5BREDACTED%5D", "snippet": "From dazzling parades to ancient sacred ceremonies, explore the traditions that have shaped Japan for generations. Find authentic cultural experiences", "title": "Travel Brochures Japan National Tourism Organization"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/guide/august/", "snippet": "August offers similar summer fare to July with beach trips, highland excursions and water sports all popular pastimes. The difference is the increased heat ...", "title": "GUIDE Japan in August"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/au/news-blog/japans-festivals-events-in-may/", "snippet": "Japan's festivals & events in May · Aoi Matsuri · Tohoku Kizuna Matsuri · Toki Mino Yaki Festival · Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan Hall. · May 26, 2021", "title": "Japan's festivals & events in May"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/au/news-blog/japans-festivals-events-in-june/", "snippet": "Japan's festivals & events in June · Ajisai Matsuri · Yosakoi Soran Festival · Taue Sai · Izawanomiya Rice Planting Festival · Bunkyo Hydrangea ... · Jun 16, 2021", "title": "Japan's festivals & events in June"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/ca/seasonal-information/", "snippet": "In addition to this, we publish a monthly event calendar in our digital brochure database, which features plenty of information on smaller, local festivals as ...", "title": "Seasons & Events | Travel Japan | JNTO"}, {"link": "https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/", "snippet": "Learn a little more about Japan's customs, culture and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as its seasonal weather, geography and luggage delivery options.", "title": "Japan Travel Planning"}], "success": true}, "status": "completed", "tool_name": "web_search"}
E0010Tool call: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_01LKeuiAUvgfyGpiUZ9XWCtD
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_01LKeuiAUvgfyGpiUZ9XWCtD", "handle": "", "panel_kind": "web_fetch", "parent_dispatch_id": "", "tool_input": {"brief": "Japan festivals and events listing, October", "url": "https://www.japan.travel/en/things-to-do/festivals-and-events/"}, "tool_name": "web_fetch"}
E0011Tool progress: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_01LKeuiAUvgfyGpiUZ9XWCtD
{"dispatch_id": "toolu_01LKeuiAUvgfyGpiUZ9XWCtD", "elapsed": null, "error": "", "fields": {"progress": {"message": "Japan festivals and events listing, October", "metadata": {"browser_chain": false, "url": "https://www.japan.travel/en/things-to-do/festivals-and-events/"}}, "status": "running", "updatedAt": 1789171164273}, "result": null, "status": "running", "tool_name": "web_fetch"}
E0012Tool result: web_fetchDispatch: toolu_01LKeuiAUvgfyGpiUZ9XWCtDEvidence cited by the judge
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[Kanto](destinations/kanto/)\n\n\n - [Tokyo](destinations/kanto/tokyo/)\n - [Kanagawa](destinations/kanto/kanagawa/)\n - [Chiba](destinations/kanto/chiba/)\n - [Saitama](destinations/kanto/saitama/)\n - [Ibaraki](destinations/kanto/ibaraki/)\n - [Tochigi](destinations/kanto/tochigi/)\n - [Gunma](destinations/kanto/gunma/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_chubu.5b6f65f92ac3.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Tokai](destinations/tokai/)\n\n\n - [Yamanashi](destinations/tokai/yamanashi/)\n - [Shizuoka](destinations/tokai/shizuoka/)\n - [Gifu](destinations/tokai/gifu/)\n - [Aichi](destinations/tokai/aichi/)\n - [Mie](destinations/tokai/mie/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_kansai.93e83e6aaa46.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Kansai](destinations/kansai/)\n\n\n - [Kyoto](destinations/kansai/kyoto/)\n - [Osaka](destinations/kansai/osaka/)\n - [Shiga](destinations/kansai/shiga/)\n - [Hyogo](destinations/kansai/hyogo/)\n - [Nara](destinations/kansai/nara/)\n - [Wakayama](destinations/kansai/wakayama/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_chugoku.702fcee42844.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Chugoku](destinations/chugoku/)\n\n\n - [Tottori](destinations/chugoku/tottori/)\n - [Shimane](destinations/chugoku/shimane/)\n - [Okayama](destinations/chugoku/okayama/)\n - [Hiroshima](destinations/chugoku/hiroshima/)\n - [Yamaguchi](destinations/chugoku/yamaguchi/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_shikoku.8f9ef0eea1eb.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Shikoku](destinations/shikoku/)\n\n\n - [Tokushima](destinations/shikoku/tokushima/)\n - [Kagawa](destinations/shikoku/kagawa/)\n - [Ehime](destinations/shikoku/ehime/)\n - [Kochi](destinations/shikoku/kochi/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_kyushu.e2ab055eccbf.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Kyushu](destinations/kyushu/)\n\n\n - [Fukuoka](destinations/kyushu/fukuoka/)\n - [Saga](destinations/kyushu/saga/)\n - [Nagasaki](destinations/kyushu/nagasaki/)\n - [Oita](destinations/kyushu/oita/)\n - [Kumamoto](destinations/kyushu/kumamoto/)\n - [Miyazaki](destinations/kyushu/miyazaki/)\n - [Kagoshima](destinations/kyushu/kagoshima/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_okinawa.83b83fa44d8c.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - 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[Hokuriku Shinetsu](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/)\n\n\n - [Kanazawa](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/ishikawa/kanazawa-and-around/)\n - [Niigata](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/niigata/niigata-city-and-around/)\n - [Toyama](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/toyama/toyama-and-around/)\n - [Nagano](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/nagano/nagano-and-around/)\n - [Matsumoto](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/nagano/matsumoto-and-around/)\n - [Fukui](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/fukui/fukui-and-around/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_kanto.5c4544e53975.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Kanto](destinations/kanto/)\n\n\n - [Tokyo](destinations/kanto/tokyo/)\n - [Yokohama](destinations/kanto/kanagawa/yokohama-and-around/)\n - [Saitama](destinations/kanto/saitama/new-urban-center-area/)\n - [Chiba](destinations/kanto/chiba/)\n - [Utsunomiya](destinations/kanto/tochigi/utsunomiya-area/)\n - [Maebashi](destinations/kanto/gunma/maebashi-and-akagi/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_chubu.5b6f65f92ac3.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Tokai](destinations/tokai/)\n\n\n - [Nagoya](destinations/tokai/aichi/nagoya-station-and-around/)\n - [Fujiyoshida](destinations/tokai/yamanashi/mt-fuji-and-around/)\n - [Hamamatsu](destinations/tokai/shizuoka/hamamatsu-and-around/)\n - [Gifu](destinations/tokai/gifu/gifu-and-around/)\n - [Takayama](destinations/tokai/gifu/takayama-and-around/)\n - [Iseshima](destinations/tokai/mie/ise-bay-area/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_kansai.93e83e6aaa46.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Kansai](destinations/kansai/)\n\n\n - [Osaka](destinations/kansai/osaka/osaka-bay-area/)\n - [Kyoto](destinations/kansai/kyoto/around-kyoto-station/)\n - [Nara](destinations/kansai/nara/nara-city-and-around/)\n - [Kobe](destinations/kansai/hyogo/kobe-and-around/)\n - [Himeji](destinations/kansai/hyogo/himeji-and-around/)\n - [Otsu](destinations/kansai/shiga/otsu-area/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_chugoku.702fcee42844.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Chugoku](destinations/chugoku/)\n\n\n - [Hiroshima](destinations/chugoku/hiroshima/hiroshima-city/)\n - [Okayama](destinations/chugoku/okayama/okayama-and-around/)\n - [Kurashiki](destinations/chugoku/okayama/kurashiki/)\n - [Matsue](destinations/chugoku/shimane/matsue-and-around/)\n - [Tottori](destinations/chugoku/tottori/tottori-and-around/)\n - [Shimonoseki](destinations/chugoku/yamaguchi/shimonoseki/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_shikoku.8f9ef0eea1eb.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Shikoku](destinations/shikoku/)\n\n\n - [Matsuyama](destinations/shikoku/ehime/matsuyama-and-around/)\n - [Takamatsu](destinations/shikoku/kagawa/takamatsu-area/)\n - [Tokushima](destinations/shikoku/tokushima/tokushima-city/)\n - [Kochi](destinations/shikoku/kochi/kochi-and-around/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_kyushu.e2ab055eccbf.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Kyushu](destinations/kyushu/)\n\n\n - [Fukuoka](destinations/kyushu/fukuoka/fukuoka-city/)\n - [Kumamoto](destinations/kyushu/kumamoto/kumamoto/)\n - [Kagoshima](destinations/kyushu/kagoshima/kagoshima-and-around/)\n - [Beppu](destinations/kyushu/oita/beppu-and-yufuin-around/)\n - [Nagasaki](destinations/kyushu/nagasaki/nagasaki-city-and-around/)\n - [Miyazaki](destinations/kyushu/miyazaki/miyazaki/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![](/static/f/img/map_okinawa.83b83fa44d8c.svg)\n\n\n\n\n - [Okinawa](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/)\n\n\n - [Naha](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/naha-and-the-main-island/)\n - [Ishigaki Island](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/ishigaki-island-and-around/)\n - [Miyako Island](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/miyako-island/)\n - [Kerama Island](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/the-kerama-islands/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Passion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Nature\n\n\n - [Mt. Fuji](fuji-guide/)\n - [Tokyo Island](destinations/kanto/tokyo/tokyo-islands/)\n - [Zao](destinations/tohoku/miyagi/zao-area/)\n - [Yakushima](destinations/kyushu/kagoshima/yakushima/)\n - [Japan Alps](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/nagano/the-nagano-alps/)\n - [Towada](destinations/tohoku/aomori/lake-towada-and-around/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Outdoors\n\n\n - [Niseko](destinations/hokkaido/hokkaido/niseko-and-nearby-ski-resorts/)\n - [Minakami](destinations/kanto/gunma/minakami-area/)\n - [Nagano](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/nagano/nagano-and-around/)\n - [Miyazaki](destinations/kyushu/miyazaki/miyazaki-surf-sports/)\n - [Miyako](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/miyako-island/)\n - [Ishigaki Island](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/ishigaki-island-and-around/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Tradition\n\n\n - [Kyoto](destinations/kansai/kyoto/central-kyoto/)\n - [Hongu](destinations/kansai/wakayama/hongu/)\n - [Kiso](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/nagano/kiso/)\n - [Koka & Shigaraki](destinations/kansai/shiga/koga-and-shigaraki/)\n - [Nara](destinations/kansai/nara/nara-park-and-around/)\n - [Hida Takayama](destinations/tokai/gifu/takayama-and-around/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Cuisine\n\n\n - [Fukuoka](destinations/kyushu/fukuoka/fukuoka-city/)\n - [Osaka](destinations/kansai/osaka/dotonbori-and-shinsaibashi/)\n - [Sapporo](destinations/hokkaido/hokkaido/sapporo-and-around/)\n - [Ginza, Nihonbashi](destinations/kanto/tokyo/ginza-and-nihombashi/)\n - [Ise](destinations/tokai/mie/ise-bay-area/)\n - [Kanazawa](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/ishikawa/kanazawa-and-around/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Art\n\n\n - [Kanazawa](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/ishikawa/kanazawa-and-around/)\n - [Setouchi](destinations/shikoku/kagawa/setouchi-islands/)\n - [Kiyosato](destinations/tokai/yamanashi/kiyosato-and-around/)\n - [Hakone](destinations/kanto/kanagawa/hakone-and-around/)\n - [Roppongi](destinations/kanto/tokyo/roppongi-and-akasaka-area/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Relaxation\n\n\n - [Beppu & Yufuin (Onsen)](destinations/kyushu/oita/beppu-and-yufuin-around/)\n - [Miyako Island](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/miyako-island/)\n - [Suwa](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/nagano/suwa/)\n - [Ginzan Onsen](spot/1798/)\n - [Nagasaki Islands](destinations/kyushu/nagasaki/nagasaki-islands/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Cities\n\n\n - [Yokohama](destinations/kanto/kanagawa/yokohama-and-around/)\n - [Sendai](destinations/tohoku/miyagi/sendai-area/)\n - [Osaka](destinations/kansai/osaka/osaka-castle-and-around/)\n - [Hiroshima](destinations/chugoku/hiroshima/hiroshima-city/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Vacation Style\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - New Discoveries or Slow Travel\n\n\n - [Kumano Kodo](spot/979/)\n - [Fukui](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/fukui/fukui-and-around/)\n - [Shimane](destinations/chugoku/shimane/)\n - [Shonai](destinations/tohoku/yamagata/tsuruoka-and-sakata/)\n - [Shikoku Karst](spot/816/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Island Adventure\n\n\n - [Oki](destinations/chugoku/shimane/oki/)\n - [Amami Oshima](destinations/kyushu/kagoshima/amami-oshima-and-nearby-islands/)\n - [Nagasaki](destinations/kyushu/nagasaki/nagasaki-islands/)\n - [Sado](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/niigata/sado-island/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Hot Spring Retreat\n\n\n - [Beppu](spot/716/)\n - [Hakone](spot/1572/)\n - [Kusatsu](spot/1518/)\n - [Kinosaki](spot/2005/)\n - [Hachimantai](spot/1824/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Culture Travel\n\n\n - [Kyoto](destinations/kansai/kyoto/)\n - [Nikko](destinations/kanto/tochigi/nikko-area/)\n - [Nara](destinations/kansai/nara/)\n - [Kanazawa](destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/ishikawa/kanazawa-and-around/)\n - [Omihachiman](destinations/kansai/shiga/omihachiman-area/)\n - [Aizuwakamatsu](destinations/tohoku/fukushima/aizuwakamatsu-and-oze/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - National Parks\n\n\n - [Shiretoko](spot/2143/)\n - [Hachimantai](destinations/tohoku/iwate/hachimantai-area/)\n - [Kerama](destinations/okinawa/okinawa/the-kerama-islands/)\n - [Shirakami](destinations/tohoku/akita/shirakami-area/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - City Break\n\n\n - [Tokyo](destinations/kanto/tokyo/)\n - [Osaka](destinations/kansai/osaka/)\n - [Fukuoka](destinations/kyushu/fukuoka/fukuoka-city/)\n - [Sapporo](destinations/hokkaido/hokkaido/sapporo-and-around/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_253,h_105,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/b9/12/b9121642-d05b-4426-8ac9-42397a24a4b0/guide_luxury_b2glwo) Luxury](luxury/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_253,h_105,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/c6/d2/c6d2dd0b-53f0-48cb-afbb-8499c4d34051/nagano2474_15-thumbnail_fgejbt) SNOW LIKE NO OTHER](sports/snow/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_253,h_105,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/ae/2a/ae2a9ec6-f70a-4e5f-9713-6f40ec2fc8bc/05_at_ka7sji) Action & Adventure](sports/adventure/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_253,h_105,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/35/cc/35ccc726-bb6e-4978-86e7-a8c0ea9aa27e/kv_cycling_r00t6j) Cycling](sports/cycling/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Things to Do](things-to-do/)\n\n\n\n\n - Nature & Outdoor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Diving in Japan](guide/diving/)\n - [Skiing in Japan](guide/skiing/)\n - [Seasonal Flowers in Japan](see-and-do/flowers/)\n - [Sustainable Outdoors](sustainable/adventure-great-outdoors/)\n - [Adventure](sports/adventure/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Off the Beaten Track in Japan](guide/off-the-beaten-track/)\n - [Scenic Spots](things-to-do/attraction/scenic-spot/)\n - [World Heritage](world-heritage/)\n - [Home Stays & Farm Stays](guide/homestay-farmstay/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/01/a0/01a0bf64-6b31-49a8-8fe2-137b0e0343cc/sports_da6kbj) Sports & Outdoors](https://www.japan.travel/en/sports/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/15/b0/15b0ec10-8a32-4cac-98d0-e815b5454e52/hokkaido1460_1-thumbnail_m1jtwa) Japan's National Parks](https://www.japan.travel/national-parks/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/69/97/6997d16d-3a64-4714-8117-b3fbd1d523d6/it1823_010_wgbq8b) Nature (Experiences in Japan)](experiences-in-japan/nature/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/cc/1f/cc1fd998-e81d-487a-ac2e-32307d04be70/it2195_001_h5zp8a) Outdoors (Experiences in Japan)](experiences-in-japan/outdoor/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Tradition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Japanese Gardens](see-and-do/japanese-garden/)\n - [Japanese Crafts](guide/traditional-craft-experiences-and-workshops/)\n - [Temple Stays](guide/temple-stays/)\n - [Heritage Stays](heritage-stays/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Festivals and Events](see-and-do/festivals-and-events/)\n - [Theater in Japan](guide/theater/)\n - [Japanese Tea Ceremony](guide/tea-ceremony/)\n - [Cultural Experiences in Japan](guide/cultural-experiences/)\n - [Culture in Japan](things-to-do/culture/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/b5/56/b5568a6e-46f6-4d15-912e-8d0387ab9205/it551_001_bsavbv) Experiences in Japan](experiences-in-japan/tradition/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Food & Drink\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Gastronomy](gastronomy/)\n - [Local Cuisine Eastern Japan](gastronomy/local-cuisine-eastern-japan/)\n - [Local Cuisine Western Japan](gastronomy/local-cuisine-western-japan/)\n - [Local Street Food](gastronomy/local-street-food-favorites-budget-restaurant-japan/)\n - [Japan's Local Ekiben](guide/experience-japans-local-ekiben-culture/)\n - [Yakitori](guide/yakitori-a-guide-to-chicken-skewers/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Japanese Whisky](guide/japanese-whisky/)\n - [Vegetarian and Vegan Guide](guide/vegetarian-guide/)\n - [Sushi in Japan Guide](guide/sushi-in-japan/)\n - [Japanese Sake Breweries](gastronomy/sake/)\n - [Sake 101](guide/sake-shochu/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/30/06/3006bba5-2d48-4b49-9840-fd58db695de8/02_cuisine_it245_001_fvjz7r) Experiences in Japan](experiences-in-japan/cuisine/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/47/be/47bec00d-f539-4b93-bbba-68dbee111697/kv_gastronomy_mzcgm1) Luxury](luxury/gastronomy/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/c2/99/c299c1bc-8607-4b75-a06d-b7378a2d7796/seafoodkaiseki_0166_m_1_dokhfz_vadwpe) Gastronomy](gastronomy/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Art & Culture\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Art Museums](things-to-do/art-and-design/art-museum/)\n - [Architecture](story/explore-the-world-of-japanese-architecture/)\n - [Performing Arts](things-to-do/art-and-design/performing-arts/)\n - [Theatre](travel-directory/Theatre/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Art Festivals](story/art-festivals/)\n - [Japanese Anime and Comics](guide/japanese-anime-and-comics/)\n - [Japanese Ceramics](guide/ceramics/)\n - [Local Crafts](things-to-do/art-and-design/local-craft/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/2b/01/2b01761e-8b07-47cc-84b4-3e8219656fb2/it2258_013_bjwvlv) Experiences in Japan](experiences-in-japan/art/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/51/b3/51b3db5a-1d2c-4057-88d4-451817c9db02/kv_arts-and-culture_fg6dmu) Luxury](luxury/arts-and-culture/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/65/75/65758e76-606a-426b-bff9-535767c1ae6f/saitama_s_id45_2-thumbnail_gdy9ld) Art Festivals](story/art-festivals/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Cities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Scenic Spots](things-to-do/attraction/scenic-spot/)\n - [Scenic Night Views](things-to-do/attraction/scenic-night-view/)\n - [Natural Wonders](things-to-do/attraction/natural-wonder/)\n - [Theme Parks](see-and-do/theme-park/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Nightlife](travel-directory/Nightlife/)\n - [Samurai & Ninja](things-to-do/attraction/samurai-and-ninja/)\n - [Iconic Architecture](things-to-do/attraction/iconic-architecture/)\n - [Shopping](things-to-do/shopping/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/a2/34/a2344836-9b29-4bf2-a153-008c96f1a994/it1060_002_yla7dd) Experiences in Japan](experiences-in-japan/cities/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Relaxation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Onsen](see-and-do/onsen/)\n - [Wellness Travel in Japan](guide/wellness-travel-in-japan/)\n - [Japanese Ryokan Guide](guide/japanese-ryokan/)\n - [Home Stays & Farm Stays](guide/homestay-farmstay/)\n - [A Guide to Stargazing in Japan](guide/a-guide-to-stargazing-in-japan/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Japanese Gardens](see-and-do/japanese-garden/)\n - [Flowers](see-and-do/flowers/)\n - [Relaxation in Japan](things-to-do/relaxation/)\n - [Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)](guide/forest-bathing/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/74/b4/74b40cb9-a97b-4fb7-b599-e2b07ae28f43/it4666_003_mt4zrz) Experiences in Japan](experiences-in-japan/relaxation/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/ec/61/ec612a72-0e9f-4b14-bf2c-de0e9a9424e1/kv_accommodations_q9g18f) Luxury](luxury/accommodations/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/ff/79/ff797d2f-9674-4310-b67d-19c22325e57e/amana_s_id54_3_wivpwh) Wellness Travel](guide/wellness-travel-in-japan/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Featured\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Luxury](luxury/)\n - [Sports](sports/)\n - [Experiences in Japan](experiences-in-japan/)\n - [National Parks](https://www.japan.travel/national-parks/)\n - [Japan's Local Treasures](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/)\n - [Japanese Cruise Ships](https://www.japan.travel/en/japanesecruiseships/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Japan Heritage](https://www.japan.travel/japan-heritage/)\n - [Heritage Stays](heritage-stays/)\n - [Snow Like No Other](sports/snow/)\n - [Wonder Around Japan](wonder-around-japan/)\n - [GREEN×EXPO2027](https://www.japan.travel/en/greenexpo2027/)\n - [Japan Photo & Video Library Links​](japan-photo-and-video-library/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/fe/66/fe66bcaf-81d3-44b1-8126-5036082b60fa/it4681_002_srg4ef_qac1xd) Experiences in Japan](experiences-in-japan/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/15/b0/15b0ec10-8a32-4cac-98d0-e815b5454e52/hokkaido1460_1-thumbnail_m1jtwa) National Parks](https://www.japan.travel/national-parks/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/15/b3/15b3cf3d-7b36-485c-9d73-2463eb9b814a/index_mainimage_yzrzta-thumbnail_fvq3nl) Japan Heritage](https://www.japan.travel/japan-heritage/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/21/3f/213fe6a7-d80a-467f-a410-0b524da7c181/001_takachiho_tuth2y_1_wzydg1) Sustainable Travel in JAPAN](sustainable/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Plan Your Trip](plan/)\n\n\n\n\n - Traveling to Japan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [First-Time Visitor Info](plan/)\n\n\n - [Visa Information](plan/visa-info/)\n - [Getting to Japan](plan/getting-to-japan/)\n - [Airport Access](plan/airport-access/)\n - [COVID-19: Practical Information for Traveling to Japan](practical-coronavirus-information/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [All Stories & Guides](story-and-guide/)\n\n\n - [Shopping](guide/shopping-in-japan)\n - [Anime Tourism](guide/japanese-anime-and-comics/)\n - [Temple Stays](guide/temple-stays/)\n - [Countryside Stays](guide/homestay-farmstay/)\n - [Accessible Tourism](guide/accessibility-in-japan/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [All Itineraries](itineraries/)\n\n\n - [Hokkaido Great Outdoors](itineraries/exploring-mother-natures-bounty-in-hokkaido)\n - [Scenic World Heritage in Tohoku](itineraries/scenic-world-heritage-in-tohoku)\n - [Shikoku’s Nature and Traditions](itineraries/shikokus-fascinating-nature-and-longstanding-traditions)\n - [Southern Kyushu by Rail](itineraries/kyushus-hot-springs-by-rail)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/dc/5a/dc5ab715-f26d-4c1d-a6ac-a912dded8281/hokkaido1462_2-thumbnail_b2qbca) First-Time Visitor Info](plan/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/de/a9/dea98934-353a-43a1-a62c-f2c572ff2309/nagano117_3_wfecpu) Online Reservation Sites](https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/online-reservation-sites/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/f0/e0/f0e0eabe-b8ea-4791-8bf6-eaed459f1ef8/image_travel_clkhrk) Stories & Guides](story-and-guide/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/97/f8/97f8f3e9-33ba-4d34-9ff8-7aa36ab652f7/display_sfotql-thumbnail_soxoyb) Itineraries](itineraries/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Getting Around\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Transportation in Japan](plan/getting-around/)\n\n\n - [Traveling by Rail](guide/traveling-by-rail/)\n - [How to Travel by Train and Bus](guide/how-to-travel-by-train-and-bus-in-japan/)\n - [JR Rail Passes](plan/jr-rail-passes/)\n - [Scenic Railways](see-and-do/scenic-railways/)\n - [Renting a Car](plan/getting-around/cars/)\n - [Sustainable Travel in Japan](sustainable/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Plan Your Trip](plan/)\n\n\n - [Travel Brochures](https://www.japan.travel/brochures/eng/index.php)\n - [Online Reservation Sites](plan/online-reservation-sites/)\n - [Eco-friendly Accommodation](sustainable/eco-friendly-accommodation/)\n - [Luxury Accommodations](luxury/accommodations/)\n - [Heritage Stays](heritage-stays/)\n - [Responsible Travel Guide](responsible-travel-guide/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Others\n\n\n - [Traveling With a Disability](plan/traveling-with-disability/)\n - [Hands-free Travel](plan/getting-around/luggage-storage/)\n - [How to Book a Certified Tour Guide](plan/how-to-book-a-certified-tour-guide/)\n - [Volunteer Guides](plan/list-of-volunteer-guides/)\n - [Tourist Information Center](plan/tic/)\n - [FAQ](https://faq.japan-travel.jnto.go.jp/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/93/e0/93e0d53c-bb73-4b2f-9829-06a40866bcdc/1571309427013-69c5e78f2aec88a3c49ccde4ba038afb-0-pixta_35407445_m-auto-oriented_r6bhx4) Travel Brochures](https://www.japan.travel/brochures/eng/index.php) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/e6/ea/e6ea4fbb-f64a-41b2-a786-e94b519b4174/tempura_mjl18v-thumbnail_u1yyrl) Restaurant Search](https://dining.japan.travel/en/restaurant/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/2a/44/2a44220a-cf25-45d3-a716-2cd1f117c3c7/001_takachiho_tuth2y) Sustainable Travel in Japan](sustainable/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/f4/1b/f41bc88d-6021-43b8-8b68-a0f892baee1a/001_20201214_foreigntourists_3057_m_vxvyao) Responsible Travel Guide](https://www.japan.travel/en/responsible-travel-guide/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - About Japan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [First-Time Visitor Info](plan/)\n\n\n - [World Heritage](world-heritage/)\n - [Fuji Guide](fuji-guide/)\n - [Japanese Ryokan Guide](guide/japanese-ryokan/)\n - [Japanese Manners](guide/understanding-and-mastering-japanese-manners-and-etiquette/)\n - [Sustainable Travel in Japan](sustainable/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Weather & Geography](plan/weather/)\n\n\n - [Spring in Japan](guide/spring-guide/)\n - [Summer in Japan](guide/summer-guide/)\n - [Autumn in Japan](guide/autumn-guide/)\n - [Winter in Japan](guide/winter-guide/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Weather Forecast](weather/)\n\n\n - [Cherry Blossom Forecast](https://www.japan.travel/en/see-and-do/cherry-blossom-forecast-2024/)\n - [Autumn Leaves Forecast](see-and-do/autumn-leaves-forecast-2023/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/ef/db/efdb4307-9aa9-4780-8768-3d92d52d69de/pixta_24426523-thumbnail_xkw2ln) Weather & Geography](plan/weather/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/b6/b4/b6b4d559-80ed-4026-bfb9-0e5c8a513eb5/miyazaki2740_3_mzjrsi) Cherry Blossom Forecast](see-and-do/cherry-blossom-forecast-2024/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/0e/0b/0e0b9cd7-ed76-4298-b986-e356f66af70b/wh017_3063_3_bqmvjf) World Heritage](world-heritage/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/2a/44/2a44220a-cf25-45d3-a716-2cd1f117c3c7/001_takachiho_tuth2y) Sustainable Travel in Japan](sustainable/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - Essential Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Japan Safe Travel Information](japan-safe-travel-information/)\n - [Safety Tips for Travelers](https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/index.html)\n - [Japan Visitor Hotline](plan/hotline/)\n - [Travel Insurance in Japan](plan/travel-insurance-in-japan/)\n - [Visa Information](plan/visa-info/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Accessibility in Japan](guide/accessibility-in-japan/)\n - [Vegetarian Guide](guide/vegetarian-guide/)\n - [Muslim Travelers](plan/muslim-travelers/)\n - [Local Laws](plan/local-laws/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/83/79/83791e7b-eec6-40c3-930a-f95996e52633/pixta_s_id59_1-thumbnail_ahkhgl) Accessibility in Japan](guide/accessibility-in-japan/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/35/95/3595403e-882f-42bb-b5a3-917d55f18b61/img_hotline_2_mrmbil) Japan Visitor Hotline](plan/hotline/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/81/12/8112222a-506b-4752-9704-2ec7e7a73e98/pixta_s_id35_1-thumbnail_ysowpg) Travel Insurance in Japan](plan/travel-insurance-in-japan/) [![](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_192,h_129,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1/media/filer_public/9d/fd/9dfd0d56-ad5f-4d75-87fe-a616046ced25/safety_tips_192_navy_rh4dkt) Safety Tips](https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/index.html)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [Articles](/en/japan-magazine/)\n\n\n\n\n - [JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/)\n - [Tradition](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/tradition/)\n - [Arts & Cultures](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/arts-and-cultures/)\n - [Cuisine](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/cuisine/)\n - [Nature & Outdoor](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/nature-and-outdoor/)\n - [Shopping](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/shopping/)\n - [Relaxation](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/relaxation/)\n - [Festivals & Events](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/festivals-and-events/)\n - [All](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/all/)\n\n\n - [Insider Blog](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/)\n - [Things to do](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/things-to-do/)\n - [Local Guides](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/local-guides/)\n - [Outdoor](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/outdoor/)\n - [Food & drink](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/food-drink/)\n - [City life](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/city-life/)\n - [Culture](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/culture/)\n - [Traditional](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/traditional/)\n - [Adventure](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/adventure/)\n - [Consumer](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/category/consumer/)\n - [All](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/)\n\n\n - [Japan's Local Treasures](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/)\n - [Hokkaido](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/hokkaido/)\n - [Tohoku](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/tohoku/)\n - [Kanto](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/kanto/)\n - [Hokuriku Shinetsu](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/hokuriku-shinetsu/)\n - [Tokai](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/tokai/)\n - [Kansai](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/kansai/)\n - [Chugoku](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/chugoku/)\n - [Shikoku](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/shikoku/)\n - [Kyushu](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/kyushu/)\n - [Okinawa](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/okinawa/)\n - [All](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/all/)\n\n\n - [![JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_750,h_503,fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516745065/lazyload-placeholder_muhsz3.jpg) JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/)\n - [![New Article](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_750,h_503,fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516745065/lazyload-placeholder_muhsz3.jpg) New Article](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-magazine/a-trail-of-cats-journey-through-culture-folklore-and-hidden-dest/)\n - [![Insider Blog](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_750,h_503,fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516745065/lazyload-placeholder_muhsz3.jpg) Insider Blog](https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/)\n - [![Japan's Local Treasures](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_750,h_503,fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516745065/lazyload-placeholder_muhsz3.jpg) Japan's Local Treasures](https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n **\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy Favorites\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - ## ${v.title}\n\n\n\n${v.desc | trunc(25)}\n\n ** **\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - ## ${v.title}\n\n\n\n${v.desc | trunc(25)}\n\n\n\n\n\n [View All](/favorite)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUse the ** **\n\n\n\n\n\n## Planning a Trip to Japan?\n\n\n\nShare your travel photos with us by hashtagging your images with #visitjapanjp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ![Karatsu Kunchi Festival](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_750,h_750/v1516745065/lazyload-placeholder_muhsz3.jpg) ![Karatsu Kunchi Festival](https://res-4.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_750,h_750,c_fill,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1517340688/saga/Saga1187_14)\n\n\n\n# Things To Do Japanese Festivals & Events See fireworks, enjoy Japanese street food, and take part in tradition\n\n\n\n ** **\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [HOME](.)\n - [Things to Do](things-to-do/)\n - Japanese Festivals & Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n## Festivals, known in Japanese as matsuri, are deeply embedded into Japan's culture and range from the small and peaceful to the large and fiery\n\n\n\nTraditional Japanese festivals are frequently celebrated around shrines and temples, with participants dressed in colorful garb and often hoisting heavy portable shrines on their shoulders.\n\n### Summer\n\n\n\nSummer is the season for fireworks, known as hanabi in Japan, lighting up the skies with spectacular, colorful displays. For a window into traditional Japan, don't miss the [Gion Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/83) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) in [Kyoto](https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/kansai/kyoto/) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg), the [Aomori Nebuta Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/465) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) in [Aomori](https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tohoku/aomori/) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg), or the hundreds of summer festivals happening in June, July and August throughout Japan.\n\n### Winter\n\n\n\nIn winter, snow festivals abound, where anime characters, historical and political figures, and famous architectural wonders are carved into snow and ice, while lanterns light paths lined with igloos. The [Sapporo Snow Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/473) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) and the [Nozawa Fire Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/2218) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) attract thousands of people every year.\n\n### Spring\n\n\n\nSpring brings flower festivals at the height of cherry blossom season and while other types of flowers are in bloom. Enjoy the food, drink and friendly atmosphere under trees, in parks, around castles, and along rivers. The [Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/526) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) and the [Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/503) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) are just a few among many to consider.\n\n### Fall\n\n\n\nIn autumn, the red Japanese maple leaves called momiji bring people outdoors. Fall festivals held around temples and shrines, such as the [Fujiwara Autumn Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1802) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) in [Hiraizumi](https://www.japan.travel/en/world-heritage/hiraizumi/) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg), and the [Kawagoe Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/325) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg), highlight the areas' history with historical parades, noh performances and seasonal food. Fall is also a season when international events like the [Tokyo International Film Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/398) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg), [Tokyo Motor Show](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/367) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) (every two years) and Tokyo Comic Con are held.\n\n### Something different\n\n\n\nA trip to the quirky Festival of the Steel Phallus in Kanagawa Prefecture will show you that size matters—at least at this festival in early April. Turn up the heat by attending one of the Fire Festivals, including the blazing [Nachi Fire Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/62) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) on July 14th in [Wakayama Prefecture](https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/kansai/wakayama/) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) that climaxes in twelve portable shrines in the shape of the [Nachi Falls](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/972) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) being set alight. Late spring is the setting for flower festivals, such as when baby blue Nemophila blanket the fields of [Hitachi Seaside Park](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1460) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) in [Ibaraki Prefecture](https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/kanto/ibaraki/) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg).\n\nMusic festivals are common during the summer, with the headline act being [Fuji Rock Festival](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/286) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) in [Niigata Prefecture](https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/niigata/) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg).\n\nEvents showcasing regional food can often be found in [Yoyogi Park](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1654) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg) in [Tokyo](https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/kanto/tokyo/) ![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1515582005/static/svg/common/external_link.svg)![](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/fl_lossy,f_auto/v1516699673/static/svg/common/external_link_red.svg), and the country's conference centers and forums play host to all kinds of events from tourism forums to presentations of the latest technology.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n## Explore by Interest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [![Otsumatsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg) ![Otsumatsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Local Festival](things-to-do/festivals-and-events/local-festival)\n - [![Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Seasonal Event](things-to-do/festivals-and-events/seasonal-event)\n - [![Atami Fireworks Festival-SUM](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Fireworks](travel-directory/Fireworks)\n - [![Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Illumination](travel-directory/Illumination)\n - [![Nachi-no-Hi-Matsuri Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Fire Festival](travel-directory/Fire Festival)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [![FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg) ![FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Music Festival](travel-directory/Music Festival)\n - [![World Cosplay Summit](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Art Festival](travel-directory/Art Festival)\n - [![Sapporo Snow Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Snow Festival](travel-directory/Snow Festival)\n - [![Kobe Marathon](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Sports Competitions](travel-directory/Sports Competitions)\n - [![Tokyo Game Show](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Trade Show](travel-directory/Trade Show)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n## Top Recommendations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [![Kamakura Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg) ![Kamakura Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Kamakura Festival](spot/1587/)\n - [![Chichibu Yomatsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Chichibu Night Festival](spot/330/)\n - [![Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix M_01472_001](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix](spot/92/)\n - [![Gion Matsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Gion Matsuri](spot/83/)\n - [![Miyako Odori](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Miyako Odori Dance Performances](spot/81/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [![Nachi-no-Hi-Matsuri Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg) ![Nachi-no-Hi-Matsuri Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Nachi Ougi Matsuri (Nachi Fire Festival)](spot/62/)\n - [![Morioka Aki Matsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Morioka Autumn Festival](spot/492/)\n - [![Sapporo Snow Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Sapporo Snow Festival](spot/473/)\n - [![Aomori Nebuta Matsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Aomori Nebuta Festival](spot/465/)\n - [![Karatsu Kunchi Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Karatsu Kunchi Festival](spot/326/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n - [![Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg) ![Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Kishiwada September Danjiri Festival](spot/27/)\n - [![Takayama Autumn Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Takayama Autumn Festival](spot/150/)\n - [![Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination](spot/1208/)\n - [![Kumano Fireworks Festival](//res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_670,w_670,c_fill/v1512706116/static/common/lazyload-placeholder.jpg)\n\n Kumano Fireworks Festival](spot/105/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![National Parks of Japan](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://www.japan.travel/national-parks/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![Japan Cultural Expo](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://japanculturalexpo.bunka.go.jp/en/?utm_source=%5BREDACTED%5D&utm_medium=%5BREDACTED%5D&utm_campaign=%5BREDACTED%5D)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![GREEN×EXPO2027](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://expo2027yokohama.or.jp/en/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![YouTube Visit Japan Channel](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/visitjapan/featured)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![Meetings & Events](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://www.japanmeetings.org/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![Guide for when you are feeling ill](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![Safety Tips](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![Japan Visitor Hotline](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/hotline/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n [![Japan Sport Tourism](https://res.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/w_670,h_450,f_auto/v1521788372/static/img_placeholder.png)](https://sporttourism-japan.com/en/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Helpful Links\n\n\n\n [First-Time Visitors](/en/plan/) [Weather in Japan](https://www.japan.travel/en/weather/) [Japan Tours & Activities](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-tours-and-activities/) [FAQ](https://www.japan.travel/en/faq/) [Japan Photo & Video Library Links](https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-photo-and-video-library/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Related JNTO Sites\n\n\n\n [JNTO Corporate Website](https://www.jnto.go.jp/en/) [Japan Convention Bureau](https://www.japanmeetings.org/) [Newsletters from JNTO](https://www.jnto.go.jp/en/news/newsletter/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n About JNTO\n\n\n\n [Who We Are](https://www.jnto.go.jp/en/about-us/profile.html) [Contact us](https://www.jnto.go.jp/en/about-us/overseas-network.html#[REDACTED])\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n logo\n\n\n\n [![JNTO](//res-3.cloudinary.com/jnto/image/upload/v1515550491/static/svg/common/logo_white.svg)](/en/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n inline-list\n\n\n\n [Privacy Policy](/en/privacy-policy/) [Cookie Policy](/en/cookie-policy/) [Terms of Use](/en/terms-of-use/) [Sitemap](/en/sitemap/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n social-media\n\n\n\n [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/visitjapaninternational) [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/visitjapanjp/) [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/visitjapan/featured)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Select Language 简体中文 繁體中文（香港） 繁體中文（臺灣） India (English) Bahasa Indonesia 한국어 ภาษาไทย Tiếng Việt Singapore (English) Philippines (English) Malaysia (English) Australia/New Zealand (English) Français Deutsch Italiano Español United Kingdom (English) Nordic countries（English） Canada (English) Canada (Français) United States (English) Mexico (español) Português العربية Global (English)\n\n Copyright © Japan National Tourism Organization. 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https://www.japan.travel/en/events/
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The closest page is JNTO's Festivals & Events, but it's seasonal overviews without October dates, venues, prices, or deadlines.
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https://www.japan.travel/en/things-to-do/festivals-and-events/
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