Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2026 Late Jul Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..
Nightlife Summer Sonic Osaka 2026 Mid Aug Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival taking place at the same time in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Culture Niihama Taiko Festival 2026 Mid Oct Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating th..
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 Takasaki Pageant of Starlight 2025-2026 Oct 31st - Mar 1st From the end of Autumn until the New Year, Takasaki's Symphony Road is lit up with thousands of lights. In select locations,..