Activities Aollumination 2025-2026 Nov 14th - Feb 23rd Aollumination is a seasonal illumination event that takes place at Aore Nagaoka during the winter months, beginning in mid-November..
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Feb 6th - Feb 23rd Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Food Sakana and Japan Festival 2026 Feb 20th - Feb 23rd As an island nation, Japan has a great affinity for seafood, fish in particular. The Sakana and Japan Festival aims to highlight..
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2026 Late Feb Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...
Activities Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu 2026 Mid Jan - Late Feb The icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu are works of art created by Mother Nature.
Outdoors Zao Snow Monster Festival 2025-2026 Late Dec - Late Feb Every winter, Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture becomes overrun with hordes of “snow monsters.” This natural spectacle is calle..
Seasonal Lake Towada's Winter Story 2026 Late Jan - Late Feb Lake Towada's Winter Story is the Tohoku region's largest winter festival, find out what goes on and how to get there.
Culture Yambaru Art Festival 2026 Mid Jan - Late Feb The Yambaru Art Festival is scheduled from mid December until mid January and the multi-venue event will showcase a wide variety..