Activities Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb Monbetsu, in north eastern Hokkaido, hosts an annual drift ice festival in February. The event features some incredible ice sculptures..
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2026 Wednesday - Feb 11th The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi..
Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2026 Thursday - Feb 12th Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..
Activities Twinkle Park 2025-2026 Nov 29th - Feb 12th If you're looking for an easy to access illumination event, Twinkle Night at Shinjuku Central Park is a great option to ch..
Culture The 99th Tokyo International Gift Show: Spring 2026 Mid Feb The Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) returns for its 99th spring edition to redefine the beauty and art of gift giving.
Activities Shiraito Falls Christmas Session 2025-2026 Dec 20th - Feb 14th Shiraito falls are located in Karuizawa, Nagano. They are lit up during select periods during the winter. The first of those illumination..
Activities Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2026 Saturday - Feb 14th The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (火振りかまくら Hiburi Kamakura) takes place in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture annually on..
Food Valentine's Chocolate Expo 2026 Jan 21st - Feb 14th Looking for a gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day? The Hankyu Umeda Main Store is hosting a Valentine's Chocolate..