Activities Itoman Winter Illuminations 2025-2026 Mid Dec - Mid Jan Itoman illumination is like a giant music box, where every child's dream comes true. There are car and panda car rides for kids,..
Activities Saga Light Fantasy 2025-2026 Oct 4th - Jan 13th Illumination events are a staple over the winter months in Japan, and the annual Saga Light Fantasy event has now been running..
Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Every winter, from mid-November to mid-January, the 'Miracle Planet Museum of Plants', on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture,..
Culture Toh-Shiya at Sanjusangen-do 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th Held at Sanjusangen-do temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Toh-Shiya is the first Japanese archery competition of the..
Shopping Flea Market at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park 2026 Jan 9th - Jan 15th Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park has a long running popular flea market once a month, weather permitting. Approximately 200 stalls..
Culture Santera Mairi Festival 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th The Santera Mairi Festival, literally "Three Temple Visit," is held annually on January 15th and known as one of Hida Furukawa's..
Nightlife The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2026 Jan 13th - Jan 15th The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January 15th..
Festivals Tondo Festival 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th Annual festival held around January 15th all across the country to burn old talismans and charms and pray for good luck in the year..