Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 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..
Culture HandMade in Japan Fes 2026 Mid Jan The Handmade in Japan Fes showcases a range of handmade goods, from jewelry to leather pieces, bags, plush toys and more. There..
Culture Momotesai on Miyajima 2026 Tuesday - Jan 20th Ritual firing of arrows at Omoto Shrine on the island of Miyajima
Culture Kowakamai Dance in Miyama 2026 Tuesday - Jan 20th Kowakamai, a 700 year old dance style, is still performed every year on Janaury 20th in southern Fukuoka prefecture.
Culture Furusato Matsuri 2026 Mid - Late Jan At the Furusato Matsuri, you can enjoy food and festival performances from all over Japan.
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2026 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 January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 Jan 11th - Jan 25th Japan's six-tournament sumo season starts in mid-January with the January Grand Sumo Tournament.
Activities Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition 2026 Late Jan The Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition at Beppu Ropeway offers several unique ways to make the best of the winter season...
