If it is spring-time, it is time to see the cherry blossoming in Japan. Autumn is well-known for the trees turning into a burning red color, the Momiji. But what is summer in Japan really is about?

It is about relaxing your mind for the sound of the taiko drums, trying the exciting and challanging festival foods (takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakiniku). It is also about colorful lampions, dancing in traditional yukatas, marching with the celebrating crowd of people.Find below the main festivals of the summer, and read more about them by clicking on the event name. You can also read about the city hosting the event by selecting the location button.

Date	Location	Event
12th of June	Iwate	Chagu Chagu Umako  Horse Festival
10-16th of June	Tokyo	Sanno Matsuri
14th of July	Wakayama	Nachi-no-Hi Festival
around 17th of July	Kyoto	Gion Festival
22nd-24th July	Fukushima	Wild Horse Racing
24th-25th July	Osaka	Tenjin Matsuri Festival
Late July	Miyajima	Miyajima Kangensei
31st of July	Tokyo	Sumida River Firework
02-07th August	Aomori	Aomori Nebuta Festival
03-06th August	Akita	Akita Kanto Matsuri
06th of August	Hiroshima	Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
06th of August	Yamagata	Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri
06th-08th August	Miyagi	Sendai Tanabata Festival