Calling all manga, anime & game lovers! The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (September 21-22) is a must!  Shop for merch, hear the latest news, see voice actors, and enjoy themed food & drinks.  With over 30,000 visitors, it's one of Japan's largest events celebrating Japanese pop culture!

Dance music lovers, get ready for ULTRA JAPAN! Experience world-class DJs, electrifying performances, and state-of-the-art stage production at one of Japan's biggest music festivals. Join the party in Tokyo, September 14-15 (18+, ticketed event).

Witness the awe-inspiring Echizen Great Buddha, one of Japan's largest, at Daishizan Seidaiji Temple in Fukui.  Be mesmerized by the 17-meter-tall statue surrounded by 1,281 smaller Buddhas. From April to November, experience the magic of the "sea of clouds" enveloping the temple grounds.  For the ultimate souvenir, book a special course including Yukata rental, photoshoot, and a thematic dinner!

Experience the energy of the 300-year-old Kishiwada Danjiri Festival (Sep 13-15)! 34 massive, ornate floats weighing 4 tons each, race through the streets at breathtaking speed, just 30 minutes from central Osaka. A spectacle of tradition and craftsmanship!