Going off-script in Japan means getting a more personal glimpse into the country's heart, through offbeat spots, unique ...

At the Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse in Aomori, I learned that the Aomori Nebuta Festival is held every Aug. 2 to 7. Twenty colossal "nebuta" floats specially made for that year’s festival are paraded ...

Here are 13 summer festivals happening across Japan in 2025 from fireworks and street dances to quiet lantern processions and ...

From Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri to Aomori’s Nebuta Matsuri, these celebrations immerse you in the heart of Japanese culture, food, and community in the most vibrant way imaginable. Japan’s ...

It will feature participants from the Aomori Nebuta Festival; Akita Kanto Festival; Morioka Sansa Odori Festival; Yamagata Hanagasa Festival; Sendai Tanabata Festival; and Fukushima Waraji Festival.

Enjoying four very distinct seasons, deciding on the best time to visit Japan will depend on what exactly you want to ...

One of the most famous festivals of Tohoku, with gigantic floats shaped as dynamic mythical or kabuki characters and haneto (nebuta dancers) parading the streets. This festival is one of the most ...

From the iconic Nebuta floats of Aomori to Akita’s awe-inspiring Kanto pole balancing, Tohoku festivals bring centuries of tradition to life each summer. This guide introduces ten unforgettable events ...

Japan is a popular year-round destination, but when is the best time to visit Japan? Here is a month-by-month breakdown of ...

Let's take a look at five such interesting Japanese seasonal festivals you never heard of. The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri takes ...