Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2026 Jan 17th - Feb 3rd Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mountain..
Culture Mass Extinctions - The Big Five 2026 Jul 17th - Oct 12th From July 17th to October 12th, 2026, the Osaka Museum of Natural History will host a special exhibition titled Mass Extinctio..
Culture Gotokuji Temple 5 (4Reviews) Gotokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple from the Edo period that is believed to be the birthplace of the Maneki-Neko cat. The temple is located in Seta..
Culture Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Feb 11th - Mar 22nd Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2026 Mid Oct 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 Iwate Snow Festival 2022 [Cancelled] Early - Mid Feb Past Event The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow..
Culture Toji Temple The Toji Temple is one of the original three Buddhist temples that were built in Kyoto at the beginning of the Heian period. In the year 796, the Toji..
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital. Various..