news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月14日 Red Hills of Wonder! Hitachi Seaside Park Kochia Carnival 2026 Now Open Hitachi Seaside Park's Kochia Carnival 2026 is underway! Celebrating 20 years of planting, 40,000 kochia bushes turn Miharashi Hill crimson alongside gourmet treats, history, and autumn highlights.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月11日 Kyoto Jidai Matsuri 2026: Living Historical Scroll Parades Kyoto's Jidai Matsuri takes place on Oct 22, 2026. Featuring 2,000 citizens in authentic period attire across 20 procession rows, it brings 1,000 years of Japanese history vividly to life.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月10日 Starts Today! Hakkejima Hanabi Symphonia Autumn 2026: Seaside Fireworks Held at Yokohama Hakkejima Sea Paradise from Oct 10, 2026, Hanabi Symphonia syncs 2,500 fireworks with music over the sea. Enjoy boardwalk seats, observation towers, BBQ, and cruises.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月09日 Takayama Autumn Festival 2026: Moving Yomeimon & Lantern Magic Held on Oct 9–10, 2026, the Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Matsuri) is a UNESCO Intangible Heritage event featuring 11 ornate Yatai floats, mechanical puppets, and glowing lanterns.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月04日 Kawagoe Festival 2026: Edo-Style Floats & Hikkawase Guide Experience the UNESCO-listed Kawagoe Festival on Oct 17-18, 2026! Discover 370 years of Edo-period heritage, magnificent double-tiered Dashi floats, and thrilling night Hikkawase musical battles.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月03日 Japan Halloween 2026: USJ, Disney, Ike-Halo & Shibuya Guide Discover Japan Halloween 2026 on Oct 31 (Sat)! Featuring USJ Horror Nights 15th anniversary, Tokyo Disney Halloween, Ikebukuro Cosplay Fest (tickets/access), and Shibuya street drinking bans.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月02日 Nagoya Festival 2026: Special Exhibits & Samurai Floats Guide Discover Nagoya Festival 2026 on Oct 17-18! Featuring special exhibits of the Three Heroes floats, Karakuri puppets, vibrant flower cars, stage shows, and free historic site admissions.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年10月01日 Niihama Taiko Festival 2026: 54 Massive Floats & Kakikurabe Guide The Niihama Taiko Festival 2026 runs Oct 16-18 in Ehime! Discover 54 massive gold-embroidered 3-ton Taikodai floats, thrilling Kakikurabe lifts, 150-carrier teams, rich history, and schedules.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月29日 Snow Peak Sepposai Autumn 2026: 12 Limited Gears & HQ Events Snow Peak's 'Sepposai 2026 Autumn' runs Oct 3-4, 2026! Discover 12 limited-edition gears, Niigata HQ events, Kubota sake tastings, upcycling exhibits, and outlet sales across retail stores and online.
news Foods Life Outdoor 2026年09月27日 Yokohama Sweet Potato Expo 2026: Top Shops at Red Brick Yokohama Sweet Potato Expo 2026 runs Oct 9–13 at Red Brick Warehouse. Discover 31 specialty shops, aged roasted sweet potatoes, gourmet parfaits, mont blanc desserts, and visitor gifts.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月26日 Sawara Grand Autumn Festival 2026: Floats & Sawara-bayashi Sawara Grand Autumn Festival 2026 runs Oct 9–11 in Katori, Chiba. Experience 14 UNESCO festival floats, 4m giant historic statues, Sawara-bayashi music, and the dynamic 'Nono-ji Mawashi' pivot turn.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月25日 Nagasaki Kunchi 2026: 400 Years of Heritage & Grand Dances Nagasaki Kunchi Festival 2026 runs Oct 7–9 at Suwa Shrine. Experience 400 years of international festival heritage, Kokkodesho acrobatics, Ja-odori Dragon Dances, and the 4 historic venues.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月23日 Hakone Sengokuhara Susuki Festival 2026: Golden Grassland & History Hakone Sengokuhara Susuki Festival 2026 celebrates the golden silver grass plains of Mount Daigatake. Discover local inn gourmet stalls, geisha performances, fireworks, and autumn travel tips.
news Japan Outdoor Sports 2026年09月22日 Japan Open Golf 2026: The 91st National Championship! The 91st Japan Open Golf Championship takes place Oct 15–18, 2026, at Talao Country Club West Course in Shiga. Discover the 100-year history, demanding course setup, and top contenders.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月20日 Late Sept 10,000+ Fireworks: Oarai Maritime & Japan Top Events Discover Japan's premier late-September 2026 fireworks events featuring over 10,000 shells, spotlighting Ibaraki's 20,000-shot Oarai Maritime Fireworks and its rich history since 1928.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月19日 2026 Harvest Moon: Guide to Moon-Viewing & Kangetsukai Events Celebrated on Sept 25, 2026, Japan's Harvest Moon brings traditional moon-viewing events, from boat rides at Kyoto's Daikakuji to festivals at Himeji Castle and Yokohama's Sankeien.
blog Life Outdoor 2026年09月18日 Part 1: My First Copen Tuning Experience! Impressions & Review Following Daihatsu's end of Copen production in August 2026, I decided to lightly customize my new Copen CERO within road-legal limits for a more thrilling road trip around Japan!
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月15日 400 Years of Bravery Collide: Sendai Otsunahiki Festival in Kagoshima Held on September 22, 2026, in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Sendai Otsunahiki is a legendary festival where 3,000 men clash over a 365m, 7-ton rope. Discover its 400-year history and vibrant battles.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月14日 Thrilling Speed & Tradition: Kishiwada Danjiri Festival & Yarimawashi Experience the pulse-pounding Kishiwada Danjiri Festival in Osaka. Discover the iconic 'Yarimawashi' high-speed 90-degree turns of 4-ton wooden shrines, master woodwork, and over 300 years of livin...
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月13日 Japan Fireworks Festivals: 10,000+ Shells in Mid-September Explore Japan's major fireworks festivals held from September 18-20, featuring 10,000+ shells. Discover the Tone River Fireworks with 30,000 shells, master pyrotechnicians, and autumn viewing tips.
news Japan Life Music Outdoor 2026年09月11日 Jozenji Street Jazz 2026 Starts Tomorrow! 700K in Sendai The 35th Jozenji Street Jazz Festival starts tomorrow, Sept 12–13, 2026! 700,000 music fans gather in Sendai across 50 street stages under lush zelkova trees.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月10日 Morioka Autumn Festival 2026: 300 Years of Floats & Yabusame Archery! Experience 300 years of tradition at Morioka Autumn Festival (Sep 14-16, 2026)! Savor grand Nanbu Furyu Dashi floats, evening parades & thrilling Yabusame archery.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月09日 This Weekend's Fireworks Guide: Picking 6 Major Festivals Across Japan! Discover 6 massive fireworks shows across Japan from Sep 11-13! Highlighting Joso Kinugawa (22,000 shells), Katakai (world's 4-foot shell), and Tohoku Art Fireworks.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月08日 Top 5 Red Spider Lily Spots in Japan: Kinchakuda's 5 Million Blooms & More! Discover Japan's top 5 red spider lily (higanbana) spots! Highlighting Kinchakuda's 5M blooms, Yakachi River (Gon the Fox), Gongendo Park, and Tsuzura Terraces.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月07日 Ishioka Festival 2026: Floats & Lion Dances of Kanto's Big 3 Festivals! One of Kanto's Big Three Festivals! Ishioka Festival runs Sep 19-21 in Ibaraki featuring 30+ giant Horojishi lion floats, 12 heroic doll floats, and a 1-ton mikoshi.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月06日 Hakozakigu Hojoya 2026: 500 Festival Stalls in Fukuoka's Great Autumn Rite! One of Hakata's Big Three Festivals! Hakozakigu Hojoya runs Sep 12-18 in Fukuoka with 500 stalls, fresh ginger, glass champon toys, and 1,100 years of tradition.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月05日 TV Osaka YATAI Fes! 2026: 60 Gourmet Stalls at Osaka Castle Park! Osaka, the city of gourmands, hosts YATAI Fes! 2026 (Sep 18-23) in Osaka Castle Park! Enjoy 60 top stalls of wagyu, seafood, takoyaki, draft beer & live stage shows.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月04日 September's First Fireworks Guide: Starting with Saitama Stadium Fireworks! Discover top September 5-6 fireworks across Japan! Highlighting Saitama Stadium Fireworks (10,000+ shells) with John Williams film music, Moerenuma & Sagamihara.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月03日 Keyaki Hiroba Autumn Beer Fest 2026: Plus Kinshicho Craft Beer Fest Guide! Japan's largest craft beer fair Keyaki Autumn Beer Fest runs Sep 17-21 in Saitama, alongside Kinshi Park Beer GP (Sep 4-6) in Tokyo! 300+ beers & fresh hops.
news Japan Life Outdoor 2026年09月02日 Taiwan Street Food Festival 2026: Ultimate Night Market Gourmet in Hibiya Park! Kuro-boo recalls the bustling energy of Taiwan's night markets! Enjoy Taiwan Street Food Fest 2026 (Sep 3-6) in Hibiya Park with Da Ji Pai, Lu Rou Fan & lanterns.
