Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto 2025 Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional..
Culture Oniyo Fire Festival 2025 Early Jan With a history of over 1600 years, the Oniyo Fire Festival in Fukuoka's Kurume City is held on the 7th of January each year...
Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon 2025 Early Jan If you want to start out the new year in an active way, the Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon takes place in early January – and ..
Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2024-2025 Mid Nov - Early Jan Illuminations are one of the trademark events of the colder months in Japan, and you'll find a plethora of them to check out..
Activities Odate Shining Street 2024-2025 Early Dec - Early Jan Odate Shining Street is an avenue of trees illuminated until early morning in Akita Prefecture. Some 82 trees over a 800 meter distance..
Culture Ueno Artist Project 2024-2025 Mid Nov - Early Jan The Ueno Artist Project is an exhibition series which started back in 2017, and it takes on a different theme each year.
Culture Oyster Festival in Ueno Park 2025 Early Jan Taking place in early January, the Oyster Festival in Ueno Park includes three days of oyster eating and sake tasting in the heart..
Activities Winter Fantasy in Mannou Park 2024-2025 Late Nov - Early Jan Winter fantasy in Sanuki Mannou Park is one of the largest scale illuminations in the Shikoku area