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Osaka Festivals 2026: Tenjin Matsuri, Danjiri and the Complete Calendar
DestinationsTennoji

Osaka Festivals 2026: Tenjin Matsuri, Danjiri and the Complete Calendar

Every major Osaka festival in 2026 โ€” from Tenjin Matsuri's river fireworks to Kishiwada Danjiri's wild float races. Month-by-month calendar.

Osaka Festivals Guide: Every Matsuri Worth Seeing in Japan's Kitchen
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Osaka Festivals Guide: Every Matsuri Worth Seeing in Japan's Kitchen

From Tenjin Matsuri's river fireworks to Kishiwada's wild float races โ€” your complete guide to festivals in Osaka.

Sapporo Festivals 2026: Snow, Dance, Beer, and Lights Year-Round
Destinations

Sapporo Festivals 2026: Snow, Dance, Beer, and Lights Year-Round

Sapporo delivers festivals every season โ€” snow sculptures in winter, Yosakoi dancing in summer, beer gardens, and winter illuminations.

Okinawa Festivals: Eisa Dancing, Giant Tug of War, and Tropical Celebrations
Destinations

Okinawa Festivals: Eisa Dancing, Giant Tug of War, and Tropical Celebrations

Okinawa's festivals are unlike anything on mainland Japan โ€” Eisa drumming, 200-meter tug of war, and cherry blossoms in January.