Culture Daruma Kuyo at Nishiarai Daishi Temple 2026 Tuesday - Feb 3rd Daruma Kuyo is a traditional event that has been held at the Nishiarai Daishi Temple since 1954.
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2026 Jan 17th - Feb 3rd Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mountain..
Festivals Setsubun Mantoro 2026 Tuesday - Feb 3rd At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Activities Light of Hope 2026 Friday - Feb 6th Each month for two weeks Gyoda City has a floral water font (hanachozu) event. For one night during those two weeks they also have..
Culture Yukidaruma Snowman Festival: Kuwajima 2026 Friday - Feb 6th See snowmen of all shapes and sizes at Shiramine and Kuwajima, deep in the mountain valleys of Ishikawa's Hakusan region.
Nagai Snow Lantern Festival 2026 Saturday - Feb 7th Every February, snow lanterns illuminate the town of Nagai, inviting you to experience a lively evening of winter wonder and community..
Activities Camellia Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 8th Set against the dramatic coastline and volcanic landscapes of Izu Oshima, the Camellia Marathon is a long-running community race..