What's happening in Japan, with dates you can trust
Dates, venues and official status — confirmed, expected or cancelled — for Japan's seasonal events, compiled from festival and city websites.
This season
Coming up next
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Toyohashi Gion Festival Fireworks
Toyohashi, Aichi
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Abekawa Fireworks Festival
Shizuoka, Shizuoka
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The 22nd Noshiro Port Festival Fireworks (Noshiro no Hanabi)
Noshiro, Akita
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Atami Marine Fireworks Festival
Atami, Shizuoka
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Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Sumida City / Taito City, Tokyo
Illustrative
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Saitama City Fireworks Festival (Owada Park Venue)
Saitama (Kita Ward), Saitama
Worth planning a trip around
Japan's Big Three fireworks
Nagaoka, Omagari and Tsuchiura — the three festivals every hanabi fan in Japan knows, all officially confirmed for 2026.
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Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks
Nagaoka, Niigata — about 20,000 fireworks
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The 98th Omagari National Fireworks Competition (Omagari no Hanabi)
Daisen, Akita — about 18,000 fireworks
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Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition
Tsuchiura, Ibaraki
Coming later this year
More seasons ahead
September
Autumn Leaves
Foliage forecasts and the best viewing spots across Japan.
November
Illuminations
Winter light displays, from Tokyo Midtown to Nabana no Sato.
Spring 2027
Cherry Blossoms
Bloom forecasts and hanami calendars, city by city.