FESTIVALS

Japanese lantern festivals are held to ward off evil or send off the dead, or just to warm up a chilly winter.

Pray for good luck in business at this huge midnight market festival in November.

See impressive floats maneuvered below winter fireworks in Saitama in December.

Fukuoka locals show their appreciation to the powers above at this goopy harvest festival.

A game played by royals 1,400 years ago, held at this nature-rich shrine in Nara. Japan's football starts here!

In a city famed for cosplay and seasonal celebrations, you just know Halloween is going to be epic! And we've got 17 great things lined up for you!

We're giving you the lowdown on where you can enjoy some amazing Japanese traditional events this fall around Yugawara Onsen!

2016 marks the second edition of Yugawara's unique Halloween events, including a costume contest and the Yuga-Tsu, a 10-kilometer costumed motorcycle tour!