Culture Halloween Night in the Forest 2026 Mid - Late Oct Information on the annual Halloween night illumination weekend event in Saitama's family-friendly Shinrin Park. Shinrin Park,..
Activities Winter Wonderland at Moominvalley 2026-2027 Late Nov - Mid Jan Winter wonderland is Moominvalley Park's night illumination event. This year, they have added to the experience by creating..
Activities Shiraito Falls Christmas Session 2025-2026 Dec 20th - Feb 14th 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 2026 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..
Activities TELL Tokyo Tower Climb 2026 Late May TELL's annual organized climb of Tokyo Tower raises awareness and funds for the NPO's work toward mental health care and..
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery fe..
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.