\n Spring and summer are the seasons when Japan reveals some of its most vibrant and beautiful scenery of the year. From blooming cherry blossoms to lively traditional festivals held across the country, this is also an ideal time for international students to explore Japanese culture, connect with local communities, and adapt to life in Japan.\n<\/p>\n
\n Taking place from January 1 to January 3<\/strong>, Oshougatsu is the most important annual celebration for Japanese people.\n<\/p>\n \n During this period, people:\n<\/p>\n \n This is a valuable opportunity for international students to experience Japanese family culture and traditional values firsthand.\n<\/p>\n \n Hanami<\/strong> is one of Japan’s most anticipated seasonal traditions. The cherry blossom season usually lasts from late March to mid-April<\/strong> in Tokyo and Kyoto, and blooms later until early May in Hokkaido.\n<\/p>\n \n Japanese people often gather with family and friends for picnics under cherry blossom trees, enjoy seasonal food, and capture beautiful moments of spring.\n<\/p>\n \n Famous cherry blossom viewing locations include:\n<\/p>\n \n Held on April 14\u201315<\/strong> in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, Takayama Matsuri is one of Japan’s three most beautiful and famous festivals, with a history of over 400 years.\n<\/p>\n \n The highlight of the festival is the beautifully crafted traditional floats (Yatai<\/em>), combined with traditional music and the historic scenery of Takayama’s old town.\n<\/p>\n \n Held on the third weekend of May<\/strong> at Sensoji Temple<\/strong> in Asakusa, Tokyo, Sanja Matsuri is one of the largest festivals in the capital city.\n<\/p>\n \n More than 100 portable shrines (Mikoshi<\/em>) are carried through the streets in a celebration believed to bring good fortune, peace, and prosperity to the community. The lively atmosphere and traditional cultural activities attract millions of visitors every year.\n<\/p>\n \n Tanabata is held in early July<\/strong> and is based on the legend of the meeting between the two stars, Hikoboshi and Orihime.\n<\/p>\n \n People write their wishes on colorful strips of paper (Tanzaku<\/em>) and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping their dreams will come true.\n<\/p>\n \n This festival holds special meaning for international students, as many students share their hopes for academic achievement and a bright future.\n<\/p>\n \n Gion Matsuri<\/strong> in Kyoto is one of Japan’s oldest festivals, famous for its traditional parade floats, artistic performances, and the unique cultural atmosphere of the ancient capital.\n<\/p>\n \n Meanwhile, Tenjin Matsuri<\/strong>, held on July 24\u201325<\/strong> in Osaka, is one of the city’s three major festivals. Its highlights include a boat procession on the river and spectacular fireworks, attracting millions of visitors every year.\n<\/p>\n \n Spring and summer provide the perfect opportunity for international students to explore Japan’s unique cultural beauty, build connections, and quickly adapt to their new environment. Participating in traditional festivals not only creates unforgettable memories but also helps students gain a deeper understanding of Japanese people, customs, and community spirit.\n<\/p>\n \n With the support of [Center Name]<\/strong>, students are equipped with essential knowledge about Japanese culture, daily life, and adaptation skills, making their study abroad journey in Japan smoother and more fulfilling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Must-Experience Spring & Summer Festivals in Japan for International Students Spring and summer are the seasons when Japan reveals some of its most vibrant and beautiful scenery of the year.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1468,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1467","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-festivals"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1467","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1467"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1467\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1469,"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1467\/revisions\/1469"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1468"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1467"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1467"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hokutobunka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1467"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
2. Hanami (\u82b1\u898b) \u2013 Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival<\/h3>\n
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3. Takayama Spring Festival<\/h3>\n
4. Sanja Matsuri<\/h3>\n
5. Tanabata (\u4e03\u5915) \u2013 Star Festival<\/h3>\n
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6. Gion Matsuri and Tenjin Matsuri \u2013 Two Major Summer Festivals<\/h3>\n
Discover Japanese Culture Through Traditional Festivals<\/h3>\n