Nightlife Tokyo Mega Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Jan 11th Breathtaking illuminations on the racecourse grounds @ Tokyo City Keiba
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2026 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start. Running for almost..
Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon 2026 Mid Jan Nanohana are a symbol of spring's impending arrival in Japan, and their vibrant yellow hues add a colorful dose of cheer t..
Festivals Tondo Festival 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th Annual festival held around January 15th all across the country to burn old talismans and charms and pray for good luck in the year..
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Culture Furusato Matsuri 2026 Mid - Late Jan At the Furusato Matsuri, you can enjoy food and festival performances from all over Japan.
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2026 Late Jan For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the mountain..
Activities Inzai Illuminations 2025-2026 Nov 29th - Jan 25th The Inzai Illuminations are a relatively new annual event which commenced back in 2018. The event has grown year after year, and..