Culture Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War 2027 Mid Jan Dating back to the early 17th century, the Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War event is a prayer for a bountiful fish catch, featuring..
Festivals Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreciate..
Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2026 Monday - May 18th Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 1st The Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival is held when the garden's plum trees are looking their best, and along with the floral..
Culture Matsushima Oyster Festival 2026 Sunday - Feb 1st The Matsushima Oyster Festival (Kaki Matsuri) started over 40 years ago, and takes place in the peak of oyster season.
Culture Capybara Onsen at Suzaka City Zoo 2025-2026 Early Nov - Late Feb The Suzaka City Zoo in Nagano Prefecture is currently hosting a capybara hot spring event until April 25th, where visitors can appreciate..
Festivals Kajiki Spider Fighting Festival 2026 Mid Jun The townsfolk of Kajiki, a town in Aira City, Kagoshima, happily partake in a tradition which reaches back over four-hundred years:..
Culture Going to Comiket Reika Clare Guidelines for participating in Comic Market, the biggest anime, manga and game subculture event, which happens twice a year in..