Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination 2026-2027 Late Nov - Late Feb The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae Street..
Culture Some no Komichi Dyeing Festival 2027 Late Feb Traditionally, dye producers used to hang their dyed fabric along the Myoshoji River in the Nakai/Ochiai neighbourhood.
Outdoors Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2027 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Winter Sports Tokamachi Snow Festival 2027 Late Feb The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..
Festivals Pillow Fight in Ito City 2027 Late Feb The Pillow Fight in Ito City takes place with teams of eight who battle it out against one another by throwing pillows, while futon..
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2027 Late Feb Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
Activities Osaka Marathon 2027 Late Feb Every winter, runners from across Japan and around the world gather in Osaka for one of the country’s most vibrant city marath..
Activities Shizukuishi Winter Festa 2027 Late Jan - Late Feb If you're looking for some family-friendly fun this February, the Shizukuishi Winter Festa at Iwate's Koiwai Farm is worth..