The events for the month of January include a tribute to Sugawara no Michizane, a historical figure in Japan, and a fire celebration at the Mt. Wakakusayama.
The 'love month' is very anticipated throughout the nation, not just because of Valentine's day, but for the Sapporo Snow and Setsubun Mantoro Festival as well.
For the month of June, the "theme" is gratitude. Its key event, the Otaue Rice Planting Festival, is all about thanking the Gods for an abundant harvest.
July has "lights" written all over it. In each weekend of the month, Japan is illuminated by Yokohama International and Sumida River festival's fireworks.'
October events are loaded with eye-catching displays. Majority of the attention it gathers are because of colorful floats, classical clothes and interior, and more.
November in Japan features the Karatsu Kunchi Festival, an event that depicts a very historical time in Japan, which made it one of the most important events of the year.
The events during the month of December is like a combination of all the ones that came before: floats, fireworks, food, costume parties, tributes, etc.