Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2026-2027 Early Nov - Mid 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..
Culture Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025 Dec 3rd - 7th 2025 Past Event This December, Tokyo’s historic Sensoji Temple will host Asakusa Culture & Lights, an illumination event combining ancient tra..
Festivals Gifu Light Story 2026 Jan 17th - Feb 1st Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to..
36 Culture Bridges of Japan Elena Lisina In Japan you can find all kinds of bridges – from old to modern ones, and made using different constructions and materials. Tr..
Historical Hachiko Statue in Shibuya Ignatius Koh One of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya..
Culture St. Patrick's Day Parade Tokyo 2026 Saturday - Mar 14th The St. Paddy's Day parade is the biggest Irish event in Japan and was started in 1992. Usually held around a weekend during..
Culture Koinobori Festa 1000 2026 Late Apr - Early May On May 5th, cities and villages throughout hold koinobori (carp-streamers) festivals in celebration of Children’s Day, a day t..
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2026 Late Feb Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...