Festivals Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Japanese Donburi Grand Prix 2026 Late Apr - Early May The Donburi Grand Prix will offer up a variety rice bowls piled high with toppings for visitors to choose from.
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
Outdoors Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May From mid-April to mid-May, Nagano's Achi Village comes alive with the color of around 10,000 peach trees in bloom, filling the..
Activities Sagamiko Illumillion 2025-2026 Nov 15th - May 10th The Sagamiko Illumillion is located near Sagami Lake and houses around three million lights, but the fun does not end there. By..
Culture Asakusabashi Chestnut Festival 2026 May 9th - May 10th Visit Asakusabashi's annual Red and White Chestnut Festival and enjoy a local community event with dancers, food and market..
Activities The Japan Hobby Show 2026 May 8th - May 10th Browse for finished products, shop for materials for your own hobby, watch the artists at work, or try your hand at something new...
Culture Tatebayashi Koinobori Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid May Each year from late March to early May, Gunma's Tatebayashi City hangs around 5000 carp streamers, or koinobori, in anticipation..