Kyoto Dai Sakusen

Genre: Rock, pop, hip-hop and R&B

When: July 7-8

Where: Yamashiro Park and Taiyogaoka Stadium, Kyoto

Who: Over Arm Throw, Kishidan, dustbox, Oledickfoggy, Ketsumeishi, Fire Ball with Home Grown

URL: www.sound-c.co.jp/kyotodai/12

No Nukes

Genre: Rock, pop

When: July 7-8

Where: Makuhari Messe, Chiba

Who: Yellow Magic Orchestra, Kraftwerk, Kazuyoshi Saito, the Hiatus, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, Analogfish

URL: nonukes2012.jp

Happyfarm Music Festival 2012

Genre: Electronic

When: July 7-8

Where: Yamada Bokujyo Yagai Ongakudo Kariyon Hall, Nagano

Who: Dachambo, Kingdom • Afrocks, Likkle Mai, Spinna B-Ill, bocca, UCND

URL: www.happyfarmmusicfestival.com

Peaceful Love Rock Festival

Genre: Rock and pop

When: July 7-8

Where: Okinawa City, Okinawa

Who: Diamantes, D-51, Hello Sleepwalkers, Mongol800, Civilian Skunk, Freddie Eto & Queeness

URL: peaceful-love-rock.com

Sapporo City Jazz

Genre: Jazz and Pop

When: July 7-Aug. 23

Where: Sapporo, Hokkaido

Who: Largo feat. Gast Waltzing, Sadao Watanabe, Salena Jones, Shakatak, Gen Okuda

URL: www.sapporocityjazz.jp

Power Spot

Genre: Reggae and Hip-hop

When: July 8

Where: Hattori Ryokuchi Yagai Ongakudo, Osaka

Who: NG Head, Boxer Kid, Peter Man, Arm Strong, Chehon, Natural

URL: www.facebook.com/powerspot2012

Green Green Music Festival '12

Genre: Folk and Electronic

When: July 8

Where: Koshinji, Hiroshima

Who: Chan-MKA, Dragon76, Raita Session Band×Keyco, Spinna B-Ill, Rickie-G

URL: greenx2fes.web.fc2.com/index.html

Muro Festival

Genre: Rock

When: July 14

Where: Harumi Kyakusen Terminal, Tokyo

Who: Lacco Tower, Dirty Old Men, Uplift Spice, Arcara, AJISAI, Winnie, Jeepta

URL: murofes.com

Festival de Tango en Tokio 2012

Genre: Tango

When: July 14

Where: Asakusa Kokaido (Asakusa Public Hall), Tokyo

Who: Orquesta Aurira, Trio Los Fandangos, Pinakas

URL: www.latina.co.jp/html/liveinfo/festivaldetango/2012/

ap bank fes '12 Fund for Japan

Genre: Rock, pop and folk

When: July 14-16

Where: Tsuma Koi, Shizuoka

Who: Mr. Children, Jason Mraz, Spitz, Kazumasa Oda, Koji Kikkawa, Salyu, Crystal Kay

URL: fes.apbank.jp

Goose Fresh Beat

Genre: Rock

When: July 14-15

Where: Tsukuba, Ibaraki

Who: Tricot, Czecho No Republic, Sokabe Keiichi Band, Owarikara, Kinoko Teikoku

URL: goosefreshbeat.web.fc2.com/index.html

Rokko Sun Music 2012 Music Shower from the Sun!

Genre: Rock and pop

When: July 14-15

Where: Rokkosan Country House, Hyogo

Who: Overground Acoustic Underground, Ogre You Asshole, Caravan, Nona Reeves, Quattro, Torio Oohashi

URL: www.rokkosun-music.com

Punkafoolic! Bayside Crash 2012

Genre: Punk

When: July 15

Where: Harumi Kyakusen Terminal, Tokyo

Who: A.O.W., Bassui, Buzz The Bears, The Cherry Coke$, Country Yard, Dradnats, Electric Summer, F.I.B., Fight It Out

URL: www.punkafoolic.com

Sun Burst

Genre: All genres

When: July 15

Where: Samugawa Toyooka Kaihin Koen Fureai Beach, Ehime

Who: Jun Sky Walker(s), Ken Yokoyama, 10-Feet, the Hiatus, Slang

URL: sunburstfes.jp

Kuniumi Music Festival

Genre: Rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic

When: July 15

Where: Sunrise Awaji, Hyogo

Who: Tha Blue Herb, Overground Acoustic Underground, Appleblim, Marcel Fengler

URL: www.kuniumi-ongakusai.com

Nano-Mugen Fes.

Genre: Rock and pop

When: July 15-16

Where: Yokohama Arena, Yokohama

Who: Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Fountains of Wayne, Motion City Soundtrack, Mates of State, Straightener, Chara

URL: www.nano-mugen.com

Natsu Biraki Music Festival

Genre: Rock and Pop

When: July 21-22

Where: Tokorozawa Koku Kinen Koen, Tokorozawa, Saitama

Who: Scoobie Do, bonobos, Rhymester, Kohei Dojima

URL: www.natsu-biraki.com

Join Alive

Genre:Rock and pop

When: July 21-22

Where: Iwamizawa Koen, Hokkaido

Who: Kazuya Yoshi, Nico Touches the Walls, Man With a Mission, Hige, Base Ball Bear

URL: www.joinalive.jp

Kesen Rock Festival

Genre: Rock and pop

When: July 22

Where: Taneyamagahara Event Hiroba, Iwate

Who: Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Acidman, Asparagus, Brahman, Locofrank, 10-Feet

URL: www.kesenrockfes.com

Manatsu no Yo no Jazz in Hayama 2012

Genre: Jazz

When: July 27-28

Where: Hayama Marina, Kanagawa

Who: Shakatak, Les Freres, Keito Saito, Julee Karan

URL: microsites.universal-music.co.jp/event/jazz2012

Fuji Rock Festival

Genre: All genres

When: July 27-29

Where: Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata

Who: The Stone Roses, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Radiohead, Beady Eye, The Specials, Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Jack White, James Blake, Justice, At The Drive-In, The Shins, Sakanaction

URL: www.fujirockfestival.com

Oga Namahage Rock Festival Vol. 3

Genre: Rock

When: July 28

Where: Funagawa-minato, Oga, Akita

Who: Takeshi Hosomi, Dragon Ash, Sim, One OK Rock, Sally, Yama Arashi

URL: www.onrf.jp

Jonetsu Tairiku: Special Live Summer Time Bonanza

Genre: Pop

When: July 28

Where: Centrair, Nagoya

Who:Taro Hakase, Fumiya Fuji, Misato Watanabe, →Pia-no-jaC←, Kreva

URL: www.mbs.jp/jounetsu/live/2012

Tokai Summit

Genre: Pop, hip-hop and R&B

When: July 28

Where: Nagashima Spaland, Kuwana, Mie

Who: The Gospellers, Kuzuo, Seamo, Def Tech, Nobodyknows+, mihimaru GT, Home Made Kazoku

URL: www.tokai-summit.net

Higher Ground 2012 Final

Genre: Rock and pop

When: July 28-29

Where: Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka

Who: Ken Hirai, Fujifabric, Kazumasa Oda, Skimaswitch, Princess Princess, Ketsumeishi

URL: www.kyodo-west.co.jp/higherground_2012

Sun Life

Genre: Rock, reggae and electronic

When: July 28-29

Where: Kozomi Kaisuiyokujyo, Tottori

Who: Cro-magnon, 1945 a.k.a Kuranaka, Masa aka Conomark, Marron aka Dubmarronics, Altz, HiraLion BetaLand, Spooky (electrum), Dub Zombies

URL: www.sunlife-tottori.com

Meet The World Beat

Genre: Rock and pop

When: July 29

Where: Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Osaka

Who: Kazuyoshi Saito, The Salovers, The Bawdies, The Heartbreaks, Jun Sky Walker(s), Nico Touches the Walls, Negoto, miwa, lecca

URL: www.funky802.com/meet/

Tohoku Reggae Sai

Genre: Reggae

When: July 29

Where: Iwate Kogen Snow Park, Iwate

Who: Home Grown, Crazy Tyson Band, Fire Ball, Pushim

URL: www.tohoku-reggaesai.com

Rock in Japan Festival

Genre: All genres

When: Aug. 3-5

Where: Kokuei Hitachi Kaihin Koen (Hitachi Seaside Park), Ibaraki

Who: Kreva, capsule, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Suga Shikao, 10-Feet, Dragon Ash, Princess Princess, Yuki, Kaela Kimura, Quruli, Perfume, Zazen Boys, Acidman, Polysics

URL: www.rijfes.jp

Genre: Pop

When: Aug. 4

Where: Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Osaka

Who: Taro Hakase, Masayuki Suzuki, Fumiya Fuji, Kotaro Oshio, Sing Like Talking

URL: www.mbs.jp/jounetsu/live/2012/

Music Life

Genre: Pop, hip-hop and R&B

When: Aug. 4

Where: Inasayama Koen, Nagasaki

Who: Kuzuo, Seamo, Home Made Kazoku, Tee, Beni, Megaryu

URL: music-life.tv/pc.html

ap bank fes '12 Fund for Japan

Genre: Rock, pop and folk

When: Aug. 4-5

Where: Awaji-shima Kokuei Akashi-kaikyo Koen, Hyogo

Who: Mr. Children, Def Tech, Nico Touches the Walls, Ken Yokoyama, Rhymester

URL: fes.apbank.jp

Augusta Camp

Genre: Rock and Pop

When: Aug. 4-5

Where: Aka-renga Park, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Who: Masayoshi Yamazaki, Kyoko, Chitose Hajime, Sukimaswitch, Coil, Tomoyuki Nagasawa

URL: www.office-augusta.com/ac2012

Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto

Genre: Classical, jazz and tango

When: Aug. 4-Sept. 7

Where: Matsumoto, Nagano

Who: Saito Kinen Orchestra, Yu Kosuge, Daniel Harding, Marion Levy

URL: www.saito-kinen.com

Rising Sun Rock Festival

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Aug. 10-11

Where: Hokkaido

Who: Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Brahman, Superfly, Maximum the Hormone, Denki Groove, Miyavi, Elephant Kashimashi

URL: www.rsr.wess.co.jp

MTV Zushi Fes '12

Genre: Dance, hip-hop and R&B

When: Aug. 10-12

Where: Rivera Zushi Marina, Kanagawa

Who: Crystal Kay, Naoto Inti Raymi, Beni, Daichi Miura, Dai Hirai, Scandal

URL: www.mtvjapan.com/zushifes2012

Jonetsu Tairiku: Special Live Summer Time Bonanza

Genre: Pop

When: Aug. 11

Where: Yumenoshima Koen Rikujo Kyougijo, Tokyo

Who: Kazumasa Oda, Taro Hakase, Fumiya Fuji, Misato Watanabe, →Pia-no-jaC←

URL: www.mbs.jp/jounetsu/live/2012

Freedommune 0 Zero A New Zero

Genre: Electronic

When: Aug. 11

Where: Makuhari Messe, Chiba

Who: Manuel Gottsching, more to be announced

URL: www.dommune.com/freedommunezero

World Happiness

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Aug. 12

Where: Yumenoshima Koen Rikujo Kyougijo, Tokyo

Who: Yellow Magic Orchestra, Yasuyuki Okamura, Kaela Kimura, Ego-Wrappin'

URL: www.world-happiness.com

Sonicmania

Genre: Electronic and rock

When: Aug. 17

Where: Makuhari Messe, Chiba

Who: Pitbull, 2manydjs, Soulwax, Basement Jaxx, Far East Movement

URL: www.creativeman.co.jp/sonicmania/2012

Summer Sonic

Genre: All genres

When: August 18-19

Where: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, and Maishima, Osaka

Who: Rihanna, Green Day, Franz Ferdinand, Jamiroquai, Gotye, Sigur Ros, New Order, Garbage, Foster The People, Kesha

URL: www.summersonic.com

ap bank fes '12 Fund for Japan

Genre: Rock, pop and folk

When: Aug. 18-19

Where: Kokuei Michinoku Mori no Kohan Koen, Miyagi

Who: Sukimaswitch, Yosui Inoue, Qururi, Suga Shikao, Acidman, Andymori

URL: fes.apbank.jp

Setstock '12 10th Anniversary in Bihoku

Genre: Rock, punk and pop

When: Aug. 18-19

Where: Kokuei Bihoku Kyuryou Koen, Hiroshima

Who: Tamio Okuda, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Den Dai, Salyu, Radwimps, Okamoto's, Halcali

URL: setstock.jp

Slow Music Slow Live '12 in Ikegami Honmon-ji

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Aug. 24-26

Where: Ikegami Honmon-ji, Tokyo

Who: Bonnie Pink, Gen Hoshino, Char, Nokko, Yo Hitoto

URL: lultimo.jp/smsl/

Wire

Genre: Dance

When: Aug. 25

Where: Yokohama Arena, Yokohama

Who: Takkyu Ishino, Format:B, Derrick May, Gary Beck, Robert Hood, Jesper Dahlback

URL: www.wireweb.jp

One Music Camp 2012

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Aug. 25

Where: Mita Athletic, Hyogo

Who: Aco, Nokies!, LLama, Saratoga, airlie, toconoma, 8otto

URL: www.onemusiccamp.com

Hot Field

Genre: Rock and folk

When: Aug. 25-26

Where: Miyano Undo Koen, Toyama

Who: Shibusa Shirazu Orchestra, Shigeru Izumiya, Shutoku Mukai, Tabito Nanao, Cool Wise Man, Yukari Onishi

URL: www.hotfield.jp

Windblow

Genre: Rock, Reggae, Folk and Electronic

When: Aug. 25-26

Where: Sagara Seaside Park, Makinohara, Shizuoka

Who: The Tchiky's, Reichi Chabo Nakaido, Rickie-G, Thami, Willie Japan Sala Kazz, Macky & Babalets, Black Bottom Brass Band, Spinna B-Ill

URL: www.windblow.jp

Monster Bash

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Aug. 25-26

Where: Sanuki Mannou Park, Kagawa

Who: Kaela Kimura, A.F.R.O, Kariyushi 58, The Love Ningen, Def Tech, Polysics, Superfly, Mongol 800, Chatmonchy

URL: www.monsterbash.jp

Yamauto

Genre: All Genre

When: Aug. 24-Sept. 9

Where: Takashima-gun Kutsuki Oisugi, Shiga

Who: TBA

URL: yamauto.jp

Animelo Summer Live 2012 Infinity∞

Genre: Pop and anime theme tunes

When: Aug. 25-26

Where: Saitama Super Arena

Who: Akino with bless4, Ali Project, Altima, StylipS

URL: anisama.tv/artist/index.php

Sky Jamboree '12 one pray in Nagasaki

Genre: All genres

When: Aug. 26

Where: Inasayama Koen, Nagasaki

Who: The Cro-Magnons, 10-Feet, Brahman, The Bawdies, Dohatsuten, Straightener, Special Others, Man With a Mission, Shank, Dragon Ash

URL: www.skyj.jp

Zao Ryu Gan Sai

Genre: Rock and electronic

When: Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Where: Zao Onsen Ski-jyo, Yamagata

Who: TBA

URL: www.zaoryugansai.com

SunSet Live 2012

Genre: All genres

When: Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Where: Keya Kaisuiyokujyo, Fukuoka

Who: Rhymester, Daniel Powter, The50kaitenz, Yasutaka Nakata, Lecca, Ally Code

URL: www.sunsetlive-info.com

Freedom Aozora 2012 Awajishima

Genre: Rock, hip-hop, R&B and reggae

When: Sept. 1-2

Where: Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park, Hyogo

Who: Kreva, Shonan no Kaze, Minmi, The BK Sound, Bes, Red Spide, Kenty Gross, 10-Feet, Kana Nishino

URL: www.freedom-awaji.com

Sound Marina 2012

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 1-2

Where: Hiroshima Green Arena, Hiroshima

Who: Angela Aki, Kyoko Koizumi, Kaori Mochida, Yu Sakai, back number, Megaryu

URL: www.sunmari.jp

J-Wave Live 2000+12

Genre: Rock, pop, hip-hop and R&B

When: Sept. 1-2

Where: Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyogijo Daiichi Taikukan, Tokyo

Who: Ken Hirai, Juju, Ryota Fujimaki, Kana Nishino, Motohiro Hata, Angela Aki

URL: www.j-wave.co.jp/special/live2012/

Sweet Love Shower 2012

Genre: Rock, pop and folk

When: Sept. 1-2

Where: Yamanaka-ko Koryu Plaza Kirara, Yamanashi

Who:Avengers in Sci-Fi, Tatsuro Yamashita, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Sakanaction, Zainichi Funk, Perfume, Andymori, One Ok Rock, Akai Ko-en

URL: www.sweetloveshower.com

Sanjyio Raku On Sai

Genre: Rock, pop and reggae

When: Sept. 2

Where: Nakaura Himesayuri Shinrin Koen, Niigata

Who: Roy Ellis aka Mr.Symarip, Ichikawa Michihisa Session, Irie Roots Vibration

URL: rakuonsai.com/index.html

Rush Ball

Genre: Rock

When: Sept. 2

Where: Izumiotsu Fenix, Osaka

Who: the band apart, Rize, Boom Boom Satellites, the telephones, Champagne, Totalfat, Sakanaction , Dragon Ash

URL: www.rushball.com

Tokyo Jazz Festival

Genre: Jazz

When: Sept. 7-9

Where: Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo

Who: Ben E. King, Bob James, Steve Gadd, Balkan Beat Box and Soil & "Pimp" Sessions

URL: www.tokyo-jazz.com

Baycamp

Genre: Rock

When: Sept. 8

Where: Higashi Ougijima Higashi Koen, Kawasaki, Kanagawa

Who: The Birthday, Lostage, [Champagne], Ogre You Asshole, Halfby, Tokyo Karan koron, 0.8 Byo to Shogeki, DJ Dainoji and Chinza Dopeness and Doping Band

URL: www.baycamp.net

Freedom aozora 2012 Kyushu

Genre: Rock, hip-hop, R&B and reggae

When: Sept. 8

Where: Miyazaki Rinkai Koen, Miyazaki

Who: Minmi, Shonan no Kaze, Red Spider, Bes, Kenty Gross, N.O.B.U!!!

URL: freedom-awaji.com

Otodama '11-'12 Onsen Damashi

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 8-9

Where: Izumiotsu Fenix, Osaka

Who: Tamio Okuda, Sambomaster, Scoobie Do, The Back Horn, Monobright, Kinniku Shojo Tai, a flood of circle, Gen Hoshino

URL: www.shimizuonsen.com/otodama

Hikyo Sai

Genre: All genres

When: Sept. 8-9

Where: Tamagawa Camp, Yamanashi

Who: Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O, Networks, Hatenohate, Love Me Tender, JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra, Lagitagida

URL: www.hikyousai.jp

Soul Beat Asia

Genre: Rock, Pop and Folk

When: Sept. 8-9

Where: Sengoku Koen, Aichi

Who: Hanggai, Oki Dub Ainu Band, Misako Oshiro, Asakusa Jinta

URL: www.turtleisland.jp

Berryten

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 9

Where: Inogashira Koen Undo Hiroba, Tochigi

Who: The Cro-Magnons, Going Under Ground, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Kaela Kimura, The Bawdies, Big Mama

URL: www.berry.co.jp/berryten/

Air Jam

Genre: Rock, punk reggae and hip-hop

When: Sept. 15-16

Where: Kokuei Michinoku no Mori no Kohan Koen, MIyagi

Who: Hi-Standard, Mighty Crown, AA=, Mongol800, Sion & The Cat Scratch Combo, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Brahman, Kemuri, Meaning, Radiots, Rize, 10-Feet, Dragon Ash

URL: www.airjam.jp

Tobiu Camp

Genre: Rock, pop, folk and electronic

When: Sept. 15-16

Where: Tobiu Art Community, Hokkaido

Who: TBA

URL: www.magicalcamp.com

Inazuma Rock

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 15-16

Where: Karasuma Hanto Shibafu Hiroba, Shiga

Who: T.M.Revolution, abingdon boys school, Scandal, Shota Shimizu, Sophia, Sonar Pocket

URL: www.inazumarock.com

Ushimado Natural Camp

Genre: Rock, pop and folk

When: Aoshima, Okayama

Where: Sept. 15-16

Who: Junn, Keta ra×Keta Light, Mohikan Family's, Real Thing, Bachikondooo

URL: www.natural-camp.jp

The Labyrinth

Genre: Electronic

When: Sept. 15-17

Where: Naeba Greenland, Niigata

Who: TBA

URL: www.mindgames.jp

Gru Gru Mawaru

Genre: Rock and Pop

When: Sept. 16

Where: Saitama Stadium, Saitama

Who: Lost in Time, Harco, BiS, Fragment feat. Dotama, Card, Limited Express (has gone?)

URL: www.gurugurumawaru.net

Music Shower

Genre: Rock, pop and folk

When: Sept. 16

Where: Forespakiso, Nagano

Who: theSing1YOU, Alaska, sentimental Toy Palette

URL: music-shower.com

Kishidan Banpaku

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 16-17

Where: Sodegaura Kaihin Koen, Chiba

Who: Kishidan, Unicorn, Momoiro Clover Z, Yasuyuki Okamura, Shonan no Kaze, Vamps

URL: www.kishidanbanpaku.com

Gunma Rock Festival

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 22

Where: Maebashi Green Dome, Maebashi, Gunma

Who: Maximum the Hormone, Your Song is Good, 10 Feet, Ego-Wrappin' and the Gossip of Jaxx, G-Freak Factory, Hideyoshi

URL: www.gfes.jp

Kyoto Music Expo

Genre: Rock, pop and folk

When: Sept. 22

Where: Umekouji Koen Shibafu Hiroba, Kyoto

Who: Kururi, Haruomi Hosono, Kaera Kimura, Yu Takahashi, Sohei Oyamada (andymori), Atsushi Horie (Straightener)

URL: www.kyotoonpaku.net

Natsu no Mamono Aomori Rock Festival

Genre: Rock and Pop

When: Sept. 22

Where: Yogoshiyama Ski-jo, Aomori

Who: Shinsei Kamatte-chan, 0.8 Byo to Shogeki, Bloodthirsty Butchers, Kinoco Hotel

URL: mamono12.web.fc2.com/index.html

Bokura no Bungaku

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 22-23

Where: Kodai no Oka Jyomon Mura, Yamagata

Who: Kuricoeder Quartet, bonobos, PE'Z, Laika Came Back, Eric Jacobsen

URL: www.bokuranobungaku.jp

New Acoustic Camp

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 22-23

Where: Minakami Kogen Resort 200, Gunma

Who: TBA

URL: www.newacousticcamp.com

Koyabu Sonic

Genre: Rock and pop

When: Sept. 29-30

Where: Maishima, Osaka

Who: TBA

URL: www.koyabusonic.com

Blue Lagoon Festa '12

Genre: Rock, Club/ Dance, Jazz, Folk and Reggae

When: Sept. 29- 30

Where: 21 Seki no Mori to Hiroba, Okinawa

Who: Special Others, Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, Keison, Nabowa, Spinna B-Ill, Keyco

URL: bluelagoonfesta.com

Rainbow Hill

Genre: Rock, Pop and Folk

When: Sept. 30

Where: Hattori Ryokuchi Yagai Ongakudo, Osaka

Who: TBA

URL: rainbowhill.jp