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‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 Kamakura Fireworks Festival 鎌倉花火大会 Yuigahama Coast and Zaimokuza Coast 由比ヶ浜海岸・材木座海岸 Kamakura, Kanagawa July 10th👉 Ueno Summer Festival うえの夏まつり Ueno Onshi Park 上野恩賜公園 Taito, Tokyo July 10th - August 11th👉 Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks 久里浜ペリー祭 花火大会 Kurihama Coast, Perry Park and surrounding areas ペリー公園、久里浜海岸ほか Yokosuka, Kanagawa July 11th👉 Taiwan Festival TOKYO 2026 台湾フェスティバル TOKYO2026 Ueno Onshi Park Fountain Square 上野恩賜公園 噴水広場 Taito, Tokyo July 9th - 12th👉 Oppama Festival おっぱままつり Oppama Ginza Street Shopping District 京急追浜駅前追浜銀座通り商店会全域 Yokosuka, Kanagawa July 12th👉 Yasaka Shrine Tenno Festival 八坂神社天王祭 Yasaka Shrine (within Enoshima Shrine) 八坂神社（江島神社内） Fujisawa, Kanagawa July 12th👉 Yorii Summer Festival (Yasaka Shrine Reitaisai) 寄居夏まつり（八坂神社例大祭） City Streets 市街地通り Yorii, Saitama July 11th - 12th👉 Kuki Chochin Matsuri "Tenno-sama" 久喜提燈祭り「天王様」 Around Kuki Station West Exit 久喜駅西口周辺 Kuki, Saitama July 12th, 18th👉 Satte Summer Festival 幸手夏祭り Chuo Dori (Central Street) 中央通り Satte, Saitama July 12th, 16th, 18th - 19th👉 Narita Gion Festival 成田祇園祭 Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and surrounding areas 成田山新勝寺とその周辺 Narita, Chiba July 10th - 12th👉 HandMade In Japan Fes ハンドメイドインジャパンフェス Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1 and 2 東京ビッグサイト 西1・2ホール Koto, Tokyo July 11th - 12th👉 Gionbune (Tomioka Hachimangu Reitaisai) 祇園舟（富岡八幡宮例大祭） Tomioka Hachimangu 富岡八幡宮 Yokohama, Kanagawa July 12th#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
Every July 7th, Japan lights up with colourful Tanabata festivals: a tradition where people write their wishes on paper strips (tanzaku) and hang them on bamboo trees 🎋.Tanabata Events in Tokyo: 👉増上寺 七夕まつり (Zojoji Temple Tanabata Festival) 👉下町七夕まつり (Shitamachi Tanabata Festival) 👉阿佐谷七夕まつり (Asagaya Tanabata Festival)Tanabata Events in Other Areas of Japan: 👉仙台七夕まつり (Sendai Tanabata Festival) 👉能代七夕 天空の不夜城 (Noshiro Tanabata: The Nightless Castle in the Sky) 👉湘南ひらつか七夕まつり (Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival) 👉狭山市入間川七夕まつり (Sayama City Irumagawa Tanabata Festival) 👉小川町七夕まつり (Ogawa-cho Tanabata Festival) 👉茂原七夕まつり (Mobara Tanabata Festival) 👉安城七夕まつり (Anjo Tanabata Festival) 👉おりもの感謝祭 一宮七夕まつり (Orimono Thanksgiving Festival Ichinomiya Tanabata Festival) 👉京の七夕 (Tanabata Festival in Kyoto)💫 What would you wish for this Tanabata? 🌟👇#tanabata #japanfestival #summerinjapan #wishfestival #japanculture
After three years of restoration, Dazaifu Tenmangu is open again!.This marks the shrine’s first major renovation in 124 years 👀During the renovation, visitors worshipped at the now-famous temporary hall designed by renowned architect Sou Fujimoto, complete with a living forest growing on its roof. It quickly became an architectural icon in its own right, but its role has now come to an end, with the rooftop trees being replanted throughout the shrine grounds.Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, culture and art, Dazaifu Tenmangu is one of Japan’s most significant shrines and a must-visit if you’re exploring Kyushu. It’s also famous for its thousands of plum trees, which create one of Japan’s earliest and most beautiful spring displays. 🌸If Fukuoka is on your Japan itinerary, now is the perfect time to experience this incredible shrine in its restored form. 🤍Would you be visiting Dazaifu?📍Dazaifu Tenmangu, Fukuoka#dazaifutenmangu #kyushutravel #fukuoka #hiddenjapan #japanshrine
Every July, the streets of Hiratsuka in Kanagawa transform into a sea of colourful streamers, giant decorations, lanterns, and thousands of handwritten wishes 🇯🇵Inspired by the Japanese legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi, two lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year, the festival celebrates hope and new beginnings.Visitors write their wishes on colourful strips of paper called tanzaku and hang them on bamboo branches 💫What makes this festival so special is the atmosphere. The shopping streets are completely covered with enormous handmade decorations stretching overhead, with food stalls and all kinds of performances throughout the day and into the evening 🌟It's one of the best ways to experience Japan's vibrant summer festival season, and it's only about an hour from Tokyo, making it an easy day trip.🙋‍♀️ Do you wanna come to this festival?#tanabata #traditionaljapan #japanculture #japanevent #hiddenjapan
👉 Gion Matsuri (祇園祭) Yasaka Shrine & Central Kyoto Kyoto July 1 - July 31, 2026👉 Hakata Gion Yamakasa (博多祇園山笠) Kushida Shrine & Central Fukuoka Fukuoka July 1 - July 15, 2026👉 Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (湘南ひらつか七夕まつり) Hiratsuka City Shopping Arcades Kanagawa July 3 - July 5, 2026👉 Tanabata Nationwide July 7, 2026 Local events vary (e.g., Zojoji Temple in Tokyo)👉 Narita Gion Festival (成田祇園祭) Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Chiba July 10 - July 12, 2026👉 Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭) Osaka Tenmangu Shrine & Okawa River Osaka July 25, 2026👉 Sumida River Fireworks Festival (隅田川花火大会) Sumida River (Asakusa/Sumida) Tokyo July 25, 2026#japanevent #japanevents #matsuri #japansummer #visitjapan
Starting October 1, 2026, JR Central is officially launching the "Supreme Class", which are fully private, lockable cabins right on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.When you book this class, you get an in-room tablet to adjust the lighting, air conditioning, and even the volume of the train announcements. You also get dedicated Wi-Fi and headrest speakers that connect wirelessly to your phone. You also get a complimentary welcome drink and snack upon boarding, and access to a mobile ordering system to purchase exclusive regional treats and craft alcohol not available to the rest of the train. 🥂😌You can book Car 10 for a single-occupancy solo oasis, or Car 7 for a larger duo cabin that includes a comfortable sofa-style seat.💸 For a one-way trip between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, a Car 10 solo cabin costs ¥42,390, and a Car 7 cabin costs ¥60,790. For comparison, a standard reserved Nozomi seat is normally ¥14,720 🤑What do you think? Is the premium price tag worth it? Let us know in the comments! 👇#shinkansen #japantravel #luxurytravel #bullettrain #tokaisupreme
Although tourists from most countries can make short-term visits to Japan visa-free, anyone who does require a visa is about to face a much, much higher fee. That's because the cost of single- and multi-entry visas is becoming 5x higher 💴The old fees: Single-Entry Visas: 3,000 yen Multi-Entry Visas: 6,000 yen The new fees: Single-Entry Visas: 15,000 yen Multi-Entry Visas: 30,000 yenWant to stay up-to-date with all things Japan travel 🗞️? Don't forget to follow @flipjapanguide!#japantravel #japantraveltips #japannews #visitjapan #travelguide
‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival 湘南ひらつか七夕まつり Around JR Hiratsuka Station North Exit ＪＲ平塚駅北口商店街を中心とする市内各所 Hiratsuka, Kanagawa July 3rd - 5th👉 Furusato Bon Odori ふるさと盆踊りin上野 Ueno Onshi Park (Takenodai Square) 上野恩賜公園 竹の台広場（噴水広場） Taito, Tokyo July 3rd - 5th👉 Setagaya Firefly Festival せたがやホタル祭りとサギ草市 Setagaya Daikan Yashiki and Surrounding Area 世田谷代官屋敷およびその周辺 Setagaya, Tokyo July 4th - 5th👉 Tokyo Night Market トーキョーナイトマーケット Yoyogi Park Zelkova Tree-lined Avenue 代々木公園ケヤキ並木 Shibuya, Tokyo July 1st - 5th👉 Yokohama Tanabata Festival 横浜七夕祭り Rinko Park and Pacifico Yokohama 臨港パーク及びパシフィコ横浜 Yokohama, Kanagawa July 4th - 5th👉 Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 下町七夕まつり Kappabashi Hondori かっぱ橋本通り Taito, Tokyo July 3rd - 7th👉 Earth Garden Festival アース・ガーデン・フェスティバル Yoyogi Park Events Square 代々木公園 イベント広場 Shibuya, Tokyo July 3rd - 5th👉 Nishiarai Daishi Wind Chime Festival 西新井大師 風鈴祭り Nishiarai Daishi Sojiji Temple 西新井大師總持寺 Adachi, Tokyo July 3rd - 26th👉 Seiseki Morning Glory Market せいせき朝顔市 ～第44回ふるさと多摩夏まつり～ Around Seiseki-sakuragaoka Station West Exit 聖蹟桜ヶ丘駅西口周辺 Tama, Tokyo July 4th - 5th#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
If you are looking for an authentic cultural experience in Tokyo, look beyond the crowded tourist spots and book a private tea ceremony.We found this incredible local tea house where you can learn the delicate, graceful art of matcha under the guidance of expert hosts. Between the seasonal lunch prepared by a 5-star level chef and the peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere, it was the absolute highlight of our travel itinerary.Let us know in the comments if you would love to try this traditional experience, and make sure to save this video to your Japan bucket list! 🍵✨#japanexperience #culturetrip #hiddenkyoto #tokyofoodie #traveltips
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