Culture Mihama American Village Illumination 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Mar Okinawa's Mihama American Village is a vibrant entertainment complex which fuses American and Japanese culture. The venue hosts..
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 2026 Mar 13th - Mar 15th Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates..
Culture Maizuru Curry Festa 2026 Mar 14th - Mar 15th Maizuru in Kyoto is the location of an important naval base for Japan, and curry became a staple food for sailors stationed there...
Culture Sakura Jidai Festival 2026 Mid Mar If you're looking for a fun event packed with historical charm, check out the Sakura Jidai Festival. The event has been running..
Culture Seiryu-e Dragon Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Seiryu-e festival is held every spring and autumn near Kiyomizu-dera. The Seiryu or blue dragon is believed to be a guardi..
Festivals Tagata Honen Matsuri 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Tagata Honensai Matsuri is a fertility festival, with the main event centering on the lively procession of a large wooden ..
Culture The World of Hina in a Period House 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 15th Toyama Memorial House is a heritage home and museum in the rural town of Kawajima in Saitama Prefecture. Every year for the "hina..