Activities Itoman Winter Illuminations 2026-2027 Mid Dec - Mid Jan Itoman illumination is like a giant music box, where every child's dream comes true. There are car and panda car rides for kids,..
Activities Saga Light Fantasy 2026-2027 Early Oct - Mid Jan Illumination events are a staple over the winter months in Japan, and the annual Saga Light Fantasy event has now been running..
Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima 2026-2027 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Every winter, from mid-November to mid-January, the 'Miracle Planet Museum of Plants', on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture,..
Culture Toh-Shiya at Sanjusangen-do 2027 Mid Jan Held at Sanjusangen-do temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Toh-Shiya is the first Japanese archery competition of the..
Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2027 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood...
Culture Santera Mairi Festival 2027 Mid Jan The Santera Mairi Festival, literally "Three Temple Visit," is held annually on January 15th and known as one of Hida Furukawa's..
Nightlife The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2027 Jan 13th - Jan 15th The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January 15th..
Festivals Tondo Festival 2027 Friday - Jan 15th Annual festival held around January 15th all across the country to burn old talismans and charms and pray for good luck in the year..