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..
Culture Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2027 Mid Jan The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..
Shopping Setagaya Boroichi: Jan Edition 2027 Mid Jan Originating over 400 years ago, the annual Setagaya Boroichi sees almost 700 vendors fill the street selling all manner of food,..
Shopping Shinjuku Chuo Park Flea Market 2027 Mid Jan Shinjuku Chuo Flea Market is an amateur-only flea market located in Shinjuku Central Park in central Tokyo. The next market will..
Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2026-2027 Early Nov - Mid Jan Illuminations are one of the trademark events of the colder months in Japan, and you'll find a plethora of them to check out..