Festivals Hanamaki Souminsai 2027 Saturday - Jan 2nd The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Culture Karuta Hajime Ceremony 2027 Sunday - Jan 3rd At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 3rd Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
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..