Jizō Bon is primarily a child based festival that is centered on Kyoto. It signifies the end of summer vacation and the coming of autumn. It really isn’t a touristy thing, but if you are in Kyoto at this time, by all means buy some flowers, have some sweets, take some photos, and just take it all in and have fun.
Kyoto Gozan Okuribi or Daimonji Festival 五山送り火 ござんおくりび（京都 きょうと）
Kyoto Gozan Okuribi, or Daimonji Festival is on August 16th every year, large bonfires are lit in patterns that cover five mountainsides to give the effect of kanjis the size of a mountain are written in fire floating in the night sky.
End of War Memorial Day 終戦記念日 しゅうせんきねんび
On August 15, 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally on the 15th, ending World War II. On End of War Memorial Day a national memorial service has been held every year since 1988 to reflect on the mistakes and disasters of the war and to pledge peace.
Bon Festival お盆 おぼん
Obon is a very special time of year with modern celebrations held along with the traditional rituals. Originally from India, it is now a Japanese tradition.
Mountain Day 山の日 やまのひ
Mountain Day occurs on August 11th, or the following Monday becomes a day off if it is on the weekend, almost every year, except 2020 (August 10th).
Yosakoi Festival よさこい祭り よさこいまつり
Kochi’s most famous festival has to be Yosakoi! Held over 4 days from Aug 9~12, the whole of Kochi City is over-run by Yosakoi-Dance troupes.
Atomic Bomb Memorial Day for Nagasaki 原爆記念日 (長崎） げんばくきねんび（ながさき）
Atomic Bomb Memorial Day for Nagasaki takes place on August 9th of ever year. It is basically a time or Japanese people to contemplate the horrors of war and benefits of peace.
Risshū 立秋 りっしゅう
Risshū is the 13th solar term of the 24 term Ancient Chinese Calendar.
Atomic Bomb Memorial Day in Hiroshima 原爆記念日 げんばくきねんび
On the Atomic Bomb Memorial Day in Hiroshima the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony is held each year on August 6th, the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Akita Kantō Festival 秋田竿燈祭り あきたかんとうまつり
The Akita Kanto Festival is said to have its origin as a Star Festival event in the Edo period designed to drive away the sleepiness during midsummer and evil spirits. It has been passed down from the townsmen living below Akita’s Kubota Castle.
![Exoteric Japan, After Dark, [God also roars] Dangling Goods Vibe for Women - Squirting Female Dildo Sex Toy for Women](https://exotericjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/God-also-roars-Dangling-Goods-Vibe-for-Women-Squirting-Female-Dildo-Sex-Toy-for-Women-300x400.jpg)
