Culture May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 May 10th - May 24th Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.
Culture Wa No Akari X Hyakudan Kaidan 2026 Early Jul - Late Sep The Wa No Akari X Hyakudan Kaidan showcases Japanese color and light, with a range of illuminated pieces on display. The event includes..
Culture Asakusa Toro Nagashi 2026 Mid Aug The annual Toro Nagashi festival in Asakusa is held every summer. Originally an act of mourning for the dead, the event now has..
Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival 2027 Late Feb The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2027 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Culture Myōraku-ji Temple Hydrangea Festival Kim Bergström Commonly known as the hydrangea temple, Myōraku-ji Temple in Kawasaki is home to an impressive 28 different varieties of hydra..
Food Haute Couture Café Kim Bergström Centrally located along the Meguro River, Haute Couture Café specializes in aesthetically pleasing afternoon teas with surroun..
Accommodation Towa Pure Cottages Kim Bergström Towa Pure Cottages is located just two minutes drive from Nasu Highland Ranch and they offer a variety of accommodation types including..