Culture Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival 2027 Late Jan The Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival has been running for over 30 years now, with a variety of skillfully designed works..
Planning What Opened While Borders Were Closed? Kim Bergström During Japan's pandemic-related border closures, a host of new attractions popped up. This guide covers 10 of them that travelers..
Activities Santa Parade Tokyo 2026 Mid Nov If you're looking for a bit of festive fun, look no further than the Santa Parade Tokyo. The charity event was first held in..
Activities Autumn Leaf Projections for 2022 Kim Bergström This guide covers the 2022 autumn leaf projections for different regions of Japan, with some suggestions for top spots to enjoy..
Culture Millennium Corridor 2026 Late Oct - Late Nov From late October until early December, one of the Tohoku region's most popular winter illumination events is set to take place...
Activities Japan Open 2026 Late Sep Originally founded in 1915 under the name of the Japan International Championships, the Japan Open is a men's ATP 500 tennis..
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital. Various..
Recommended Activities Omagari Hanabi 2026 Late Aug Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history..