Culture HANA BIYORI X Bamboo Akari 2026-2027 Late Oct - Late Feb As the cooler months arrive, many illumination events begin to pop up on the calendar. One of them is the HANA BIYORI X Bamboo Akari..
Japanese Kagoshima Ramen Championship 2027 Late Feb The Kagoshima Ramen Festival involves various ramen chefs battling it out to be awarded the title of the prefecture's best ramen...
Activities Flower and Light Movement 2027 Late Jan - Late Feb The Flower and Light Movement event at Tokyo's Kasai Rinkai Park combines daffodils with after-dark illuminations, and there..
Activities Wintersweet Festival 2027 Late Jan - Late Feb Wintersweet is the first tree bloom of the year. They are the most beautiful trees of bright yellow buds with a distinctive sweet..
Activities Rhythm Rail Jam 2027 Late Feb Rhythm Rail Jam is Niseko's largest and most established winter snow festival, bringing together riders, spectators, and music..
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2026-2027 Early Dec - Late Feb While usually used in the home, the kotatsu has been creatively reimagined with the Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel event, a popular seasonal..
Activities Star Illumination of Goryokaku 2026-2027 Early Dec - Late Feb Hakodate lights up the winter nights with a special three-month illumination at the Goryokaku star-shaped fortress.
Activities Karuizawa Winter Festival 2026-2027 Late Nov - Late Feb Karuizawa has long been renowned as a great place to enjoy Christmas in Japan. Furthermore the area has some great winter sports...