Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct The city is filled with floats, sacred sake stands, and mikoshi (portable shrines) parading through the streets, creating a cherished seasonal celebration
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Late Nov Each year, Umekoji Park in Kyoto transforms into the home of the Junkan Festival, a celebration of reuse, recycling, and community action.
Activities Ueda Battlefield Half Marathon 2026 Early Oct Take a run through history in Nagano Ueda Baseball Stadium, Nagano
Transportation Changes Coming to Japan's Departure Tax? Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 A talking point for lawmakers in the next fiscal year
Activities Kinoshita Group Japan Open 2026 Mid Oct A WTA 250 event in Osaka Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka
Accommodation Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa: An All-Inclusive R... Veronica Carnevale Located in northern Nikko, Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa is an all-inclusive resort that acts as a convenient base for sightseeing in Nikko and Kinugawa
Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2026 Early Jun A glowing event in Osaka Nishi Umeda Park and surrounds
Activities Yamagata Christmas Market 2025 Dec 12th - Dec 25th A market reminiscent of Germany waiting for you