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Autumn seasonal festivals in Japan

Overview

Japan observed various regional autumn celebrations and seasonal activities during the month of October. Early festivities included the ‘Yokohama Oimo Expo 2026’ in Yokohama, the ‘Shinshu Muscle Festival’ in Nagano, and the ‘Okayama Momotaro Festival’ in Okayama City, which featured historical reenactments near Okayama Castle.

As the season progressed, focus shifted toward autumn foliage events. Scheduled celebrations include the 47th Kuzuryu Autumn Leaves Festival in Fukui Prefecture, featuring local food markets and stage events, and the Arashiyama Valley Autumn Leaves Festival in Saitama Prefecture. The latter includes gourmet markets and guided historical tours, with peak foliage viewing expected to last from mid-November through early December.

Entities

Fukui Prefecture · Ono City · Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse · Kazurabashi Bridge · Okayama Castle

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Autumn foliage festivals scheduled in Fukui and Saitama prefectures

    Autumn foliage festivals featuring local gourmet markets and guided tours are scheduled for Fukui and Saitama prefectures.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japan celebrates autumn with regional festivals and sightseeing

    Various regional festivals and sightseeing activities took place across Japan during a sunny three-day autumn weekend.

Sources

fukuishimbun.co.jp · minoh.goguynet.jp · ovo.kyodo.co.jp