Culture Yubari Fantastic Film Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Late Sep This little town in the depths of Hokkaido hosts to what it claims to be "The most fun movie festival in the world", so it is time..
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Nov 1st - Nov 24th The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Culture Geikosai at Yakuoin Mt Takao 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Despite its remote location, thousands make the pilgrimage to Yakuoin, the temple at the top of Mt Takao, for New Year's. The..
Culture Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May The sakura or cherry blossom festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the cherry blossoms in the Samurai town of Kakunodate...
Culture Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances...
Culture Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi 2026 Late Aug For the time of a weekend, thousands of dancers in over a hundrer of dance squad from all around the country gather in Harajuku..
Culture Tokyo Tableware Festival 2026 Late Nov - Early Dec Held at Tokyo Dome from 4th to 12th February, Tokyo Tableware Festival features over 200 sale stands and displays, selling and showcasing..
Activities Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter “SNOWART” 2026 Jan 24th - Mar 8th Introducing the annual Echigo-Tsumari Snow Art Project in snow country Niigata where visitors can appreciate art installations and..