Activities Santa Hills Illumination 2026-2027 Early Nov - Early Jan Santa Hills is a campsite, café and shop in the Nasu district of Tochigi and a popular spot for night illumination in the area..
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2027 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2027 Sunday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
Activities Hiroshima Dreamination 2026-2027 Early Nov - Early Jan Wander through the lights along Hiroshima's main Peace boulevard (Heiwa-Odori) for a fun (& free) winter event offering lots..
Activities Hakone Ekiden 2027 Early Jan Held every year on January 2nd and 3rd, the Hakone Ekiden is one of Japan's most iconic New Year sporting events and a memorable..
Culture Oyumi Hajime Festival 2027 Early Jan Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for good..
Culture Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2026-2027 Late Nov - Early Jan The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early December..
Culture Japanese Food Festival 2027 Early Jan If you'd like a one-stop-shop where you can enjoy various types of Japanese cuisine, look no further than the Japanese Food..