Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2027 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Activities Nishio Marathon 2027 Mid Jan The Nishio Marathon is a full marathon event held in Aichi, known for bringing together runners on a scenic and supportive course...
Culture Hikari No Mi 2026-2027 Mid Dec - Mid Jan Winter evenings in Matsuyama take on a magical feel with the return of Hikari no Mi, a participatory light art event held at Dogo..
Culture Daikoku Matsuri 2027 Mid Jan The annual Daikoku Matsuri is held in mid-January and honours Daikoku, the deity of fortune. It is held close to Japan's Coming..
Culture Momotesai on Miyajima 2027 Wednesday - Jan 20th Ritual firing of arrows at Omoto Shrine on the island of Miyajima
Culture Kowakamai Dance in Miyama 2027 Wednesday - Jan 20th Kowakamai, a 700 year old dance style, is still performed every year on Janaury 20th in southern Fukuoka prefecture.
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2027 Late Jan For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the mountain..
Culture Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Onsen DOGO ART 2025-2027 Oct 10th - Feb 28th One of Japan's most iconic hot spring towns has become a canvas for contemporary art with the Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dog..