Japan Events — Festivals, Concerts & Things to Do in Japan

Japan Festivals 2026: The Complete Calendar — Matsuri, Music, Beer, Fire and Everything Elses

Japan runs 200,000 festivals a year. Most visitors know three. This is the rest of the calendar — ancient fire rituals, naked men in winter, the world's most beautiful float processions, outdoor music in the mountains, Belgian beer in Osaka, and a laughing festival in the hills of Wakayama where the judges evaluate the sincerity of your laughter. Updated for 2026 with dates, locations, and links t