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The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival this weekend is also free to enter, with a bouncy castle, food trucks, karaoke and more

The limited-edition stamp is available from now until July 15

Launch a wish-filled lantern, see colourful streamers or help light up the Okawa river for the Star Festival

Light Cycles Kyoto offers a captivating new way to see the plant world through a vivid fusion of light and sound

Surprisingly, it’s also the only city in Asia to make the global top ten

Naked’s seasonal event at the World Heritage castle blends Japanese summer traditions with immersive light installations

Enjoy a ride on a Japanese houseboat with the Himawari Summer Beer Cruise as it tours one of Osaka’s central rivers

Prices range from ¥4,600 to an eye-watering ¥150,000 – premium seats include drinks, live commentary and a buffet lunch

Located by the scenic canal, Dotonbori Yatai Mura offers a festive atmosphere to enjoy Osaka’s food and culture

Shop a curated edit of all-black T-shirts from specialist store #000T and black functional garments from Macqlo