Experience the famous heat of Kumagaya, while eating, watching and dancing at this modern Bon Odori festival at Nittoh Kumagaya. More than 60 varieties of “delicious” (Umaimon) dishes are available at food trucks, rather than traditional festival stalls – but they will have a few of them too. The modernRead More →
The Ranzan Summer Festival was on between 2022 and 2024. But then they decided not to have it in 2025. However, thankfully its back in 2026, but it will be on in September. It’s not the first time they’ve had the summer festival in Autumn: in 2022 it was onRead More →
This summer fireworks festival may sound really cool on paper, but please note that it is a local type festival with a modest firework display. It is best suited to people who live in the area. This two-day community festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It is on FridayRead More →
I share this festival information for Warabi locals. This is not a large, touristy festival, it is very much a community type festival for people in the area. But it does close with a modest fireworks display. Moreover, it is one of the last chances to dance the Bon Odori!Read More →
A vibrant community celebration is returning to Kazo City this September — complete with stage performances, food stalls, fireworks, and fun for all ages. The Otone (Ootone / Õtone) Commerce and Industry summer festival is back, however, there is one big change; this summer festival is now on in AutumnRead More →
Information for the Oedo Niiza Festival in 2026, a summer festival – that is on in Autumn! It was moved from July to September in 2025, presumably due to the extreme heat of summer in recent years. This is a relatively new festival, started in 2015. However, it replaced theRead More →
A Festival with Deep Local Roots and ground fireworks on the first night of the annual two-day event. The Matsubara Danchi Festival & Hiyama Bon Dance returns this summer for its 60th anniversary. It is a lively community celebration around Matsubara Danchi Nishiguchi Park. This long‑loved local festival marks theRead More →
The East Iwatsuki Summer Festival returns in 2026 with a full day of community performances, children’s activities, traditional dance, and the beloved portable shrine procession. This year is especially meaningful: both the adult mikoshi and the children’s mikoshi are participating, reviving a tradition that brings generations together.It’s a warm, localRead More →
Every August, Misato Central’s Niodori Park becomes a glowing summer gathering place where Bon Odori tradition meets playful bubble chaos. Awa Awa × Bon Bon blends classic festival culture with DJ music, giant bubble machines, rotating food trucks, and a relaxed evening atmosphere that welcomes families, friends, and anyone lookingRead More →
Urawa Festival – the 31st Music Parade X the 50th Urawa Odori. The Urawa Music and Dance Festival will be on in SEPTEMBER this year, not July like it was before the pandemic. For many years it was the first summer festival annually in July in the URAWA area. ButRead More →