Food Pocky and Pretz Day 2026 Wednesday - Nov 11th Pocky and Pretz Day is a celebration of these much-loved Japanese snacks that takes place each year on November 11th. Why November..
Activities Sapporo White Illumination 2026 Late Nov - Late Dec The Sapporo White Illumination event started back in 1981 with a fairly modest 1048 lights. Over the years, the event has expanded..
Activities Odate Shining Street 2026-2027 Early Dec - Mid Jan Odate Shining Street is an avenue of trees illuminated until early morning in Akita Prefecture. Some 82 trees over a 800 meter distance..
Activities Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival 2026-2027 Dec 20th - Jan 31st The Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival is held every year from December 20th until January 31st, when over 3 million white daffodils..
Activities Shiraito Falls Christmas Session 2026-2027 Late Dec - Mid Feb Shiraito falls are located in Karuizawa, Nagano. They are lit up during select periods during the winter. The first of those illumination..
Activities Wintersweet Festival 2027 Late Jan - Late Feb Wintersweet is the first tree bloom of the year. They are the most beautiful trees of bright yellow buds with a distinctive sweet..
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2026 Late Sep Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portabl..