Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto 2026 Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional..
Activities Harmonyland New Year's Party 2025-2026 Dec 26th - Jan 6th If you're looking to start the year with a serious dose of kawaii, Oita's Harmonyland has you covered. From December 26th..
Culture Cosme Expo @ Nagoya 2025-2026 Dec 26th - Jan 6th Nagoya Station is set to become a major beauty destination this winter with the debut of Cosmetics EXPO @NAGOYA, Japan’s large..
Activities Light of Hope 2026 Tuesday - Jan 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..
Activities Shinjuku Neon Walk 2025-2026 Nov 27th - Jan 7th The Shinjuku Neon Walk event transforms the streets of Nishi-Shinjuku into an open-air gallery of light, sound, and digital art.
Culture Oniyo Fire Festival 2026 Wednesday - Jan 7th With a history of over 1600 years, the Oniyo Fire Festival in Fukuoka's Kurume City is held on the 7th of January each year...
Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2026 Jan 1st - Jan 7th The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it..
Culture Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage 2026 Thursday - Jan 8th Held each winter in Iwate's Hachimantai City, the Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage is one of Japan's more unusual cold weather..