August is the month for outdoor events including the welcomed return of Fuji Rock Festival, as well as Nogi Shrine Summer Festival, Kyoto’s Gozan no Okuribi and the Yugawara Onsen Sea Fireworks display. If you’d prefer to stay inside and enjoy the air conditioning, don’t worry because Fujisawa Art Space has you covered. Check out our favorite events happening this August and remember to stay hydrated.
Credit: flickr.com
Nogi Shrine Summer Festival
Recall your youth at the traditional summer festival held in Akasaka. What is summer without the smell of
yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles) sizzling at the food stalls, colorful yukata and kids scooping goldfish? This August, come learn about the history of the Nogi shrine while simultaneously experiencing the Japanese summer staple event without stepping foot out of Tokyo.
Minato-ku
Aichi
Japan
Saitama-ken
Saitama
Tokyo
Akasaka
Naomi
Niigata
Niigata-ken
Shibuya-ku
Kyoto