Culture Chichibu Whisky Festival 2026 Sunday - Feb 15th The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanting..
Japanese Nabe Matsuri Hanno & Hidaka 2026 Mid Feb Piping hot hearty soups called nabe are a Japanese staple in the winter, which warms you from the inside. Hanno and Hidaka tak..
Activities Yunomiya Zaronbai Plum Garden Illuminations 2026 Early - Mid Feb Miyazaki's Yunomiya Zaronbai is one of only 5 nationally designated plum tree natural monuments in Japan, and as a result is..
Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival 2026 Saturday - Feb 21st The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Culture Naked Man Festival 2026 Saturday - Feb 21st Brave the cold of February in Okayama for the Saidaiji Eyo Hadaka Matsuri, also known as the Naked Man Festival, and considered..
Activities Spartan Race in Saitama 2026 Saturday - Feb 21st For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Saitama is hosting a Spartan race.
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
Culture Shonan Bread Festival 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd The Shonan Bread Festival is one of the largest bread-centric festivals in the region, and will include 40 participating bakeries..