Culture Will You Fight Or Watch? 2024 Early Nov Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture KUTANism 2024 Early Oct - Early Nov KUTANism is a festival that promotes the charm of Kutani porcelain and highlights the regions of Ishikawa Prefecture where it is..
Shopping National Pottery Fair 2024 Early Nov The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production areas..
Activities Maenohama Cosmos Festival 2024 Early Nov Each year in early November, the town of Maenohama in Kagoshima Prefecture is home to a cosmos festival. Along with the spacious..
Festivals Ohitaki Fire Festival Kifune Shrine 2024 Thursday - Nov 7th The annual Ohitaki Fire Festival at Kifune Shrine uses its spiritual powers to banish bad sprits and cleanse impurities of the people..
Japanese Pocky and Pretz Day 2024 Monday - Nov 11th Pocky and Pretz Day is a celebration of these much-loved Japanese snacks that takes place each year on November 11th. Why November..
Culture National Mochi Summit 2024 Mid Nov Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various way..
Culture Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2024 Mid Nov If you have an interest in what happens behind the scenes of liquor making, head to the Tsunuki Distillery Festival. The festival..