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Kyo no Tanabata (Kyoto Tanabata Festival)
Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
A festival of light held across Kyoto in August for the old-calendar Tanabata. In 2026 it links up with Tanabata events around the city, with dates and programs varying by venue.
Japan Toy Museum Tango Seasonal Doll Exhibition
Nakainuno, Kōdera, Himeji, Hyogo
An exhibition exploring regional seasonal dolls for Tango and other festivals, showcasing the evolution of warrior dolls and armor from the late Edo to Showa periods.
Miyajidake Shrine Furin Festival
Miyaji Motomachi, Fukutsu, Fukuoka
A summer 'cool-evening' event where about 3,000 wind chimes and lights recreate the Milky Way along the inner-shrine approach, with Tanabata decorations and wish-strips at the main hall and gate.
Fuchi Rokusho Sengen Shrine Tanabata Wind Chime Festival
Fuji, Shizuoka
A Tanabata wind chime festival at Fuchi Rokusho Sengen Shrine in Fuji, where over 2,000 chimes bring a cool breeze of summer.
Murakami Tanabata Festival
Murakami, Niigata
A traditional Tanabata festival in Murakami with over 200 years of history, held Aug 15-17 in 2026 with neighborhood floats and lion dances parading the streets.