Events and Festivals in Japan

Whether it’s a local party or a massive national festival, nothing’s more frustrating than missing out on major events on your travels. To make sure you’re at the most exciting events in Japan check out the HostelBookers roundup of what’s happening when. We’ve got the lot covered!

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Chichibu Yomatsuri

 Chichibu Yomatsuri

02 Dec 2009 – Tokyo, Japan –

Held each year in early December, the highlight of the traditional Chichibu Night Festival is an all-night parade of elaborate floats.

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Tokyo Anime Fair

 Tokyo Anime Fair

25 Mar 2010 – Tokyo, Japan –

Japan's premier Anime Fair is a mecca for fans and industry professionals involved in this popular form of animation.

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May Basho

May Basho

10 May 2010 – Tokyo, Japan –

One of the six Grand Tournaments of the sumo world, wrestlers and fans flock to Tokyo to catch this traditional sport every May.

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Sapporo Snow Festival

  Sapporo Snow Festival

05 Feb 2010 – Tokyo, Japan –

This large winter show in Japan attracts both locals and travelers alike for its range of spectacular snow sculptures and ice-carvings.

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Buddha's Birthday

Buddha's Birthday

08 Apr 2010 – Tokyo, Japan –

The whole of Japan pauses to celebrate the colorful Hana Matsuri, or the birth of Buddha, with processions and joyful worship.

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Asakusa Temple

Sanja Matsuri

15 May 2010 – Tokyo, Japan –

The largest festival in Tokyo, the traditional Sanja at the Asakusa Shrine consists of three days of drinking, dancing and processions.

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