Activities Happy New Year Tokyo 2025-2026 Dec 31st 2025 - Jan 1st 2026 Past Event Happy New Year Tokyo 2026 is a special countdown event held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's Citizens' Plaza,..
Culture Karuta Hajime Ceremony 2026 Jan 3rd 2026 Past Event At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2025-2026 Dec 31st 2025 - Jan 3rd 2026 Past Event Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
Activities Santa Hills Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 2nd 2025 - Jan 3rd 2026 Past Event Santa Hills is a campsite, café and shop in the Nasu district of Tochigi and a popular spot for night illumination in the area..
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2026 Jan 1st - 3rd 2026 Past Event Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2026 Jan 3rd 2026 Past Event Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
Activities Hiroshima Dreamination 2025-2026 Nov 7th 2025 - Jan 3rd 2026 Past Event Wander through the lights along Hiroshima's main Peace boulevard (Heiwa-Odori) for a fun (& free) winter event offering lots..
Activities Hakone Ekiden 2026 Jan 2nd - Jan 3rd Held every year on January 2nd and 3rd, the Hakone Ekiden is one of Japan's most iconic New Year sporting events and a memorable..