Culture Japan Sake and Shochu Fair 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 15th The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association is launching the first-ever Japan Sake and Shochu Fair this June, and the two-day..
Culture The Art of the RAMEN Bowl 2025 Mar 7th - Jun 15th Ramen is often admired for its beautifully arranged toppings, but the bowls that hold these ever-popular noodles are often works..
Activities Lake Towada Sky Lantern Festival 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 15th Running for over 50 years, the Lake Towada Sky Lantern Festival showcases approximately 2000 lanterns illuminating the summer night..
Shishi Odori at Kurihara City 2025 Sunday - Jun 15th A Shishi Odori group comprises 8 dancers, with the leader at the center. Each performer is also a musician, holding a drum at waist..
Activities Wakamatsu Hydrangea Festival 2025 Late May - Mid Jun The Wakamatsu Hydrangea Festival has been running at Kitakyushu's Takatoyama Park for over 20 years now, and it showcases ..
Festivals Enma Market 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 16th Held from June 14th to 16th, the historic Enma Market in Niigata's Kashiwazaki area draws more than 200,000 visitors each year...
Activities Moominvalley and Umbrella 2025 Early Mar - Late Jun This year, Metsa have two umbrella skies. The summer event is a free event. However, this year, there is a spring version too but..
Culture Candle Night at Zojoji 2025 Jun 16th - Jun 20th The Candle Night at Zojoji event started back in 2003, and encourages visitors to switch off from electricity and enjoy the beauty..