Culture Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War 2027 Mid Jan Dating back to the early 17th century, the Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War event is a prayer for a bountiful fish catch, featuring..
Culture Nagoya Handmade Marche 2027 Late Jan - Early Feb The Nagoya Handmade Marche brings one of Japan's largest handmade festivals to Aichi for the first time, and is set to feature..
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2027 Mid Feb The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi..
Snow Egg Festival 2026 Late Jul Looking for a truly unique experience in Japan? Head to Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture this July for the Shirakawa Dam SNOW EGG..
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Early Aug If you're visiting Kobe this August, make time for the Oumi Summer Festival, a lively three-day celebration held at Ikuta Shrine...
Odate Kiritanpo Festival 2026 Mid Oct Every autumn, the city of Odate (which is recognized as the birthplace of kiritanpo!) hosts the Odate Kiritanpo Festival, a large-scale..
Nagai Snow Lantern Festival 2027 Early Feb Every February, snow lanterns illuminate the town of Nagai, inviting you to experience a lively evening of winter wonder and community..
The World Ballet Festival 2027 Early - Mid Aug First held in 1976, the World Ballet Festival is a multi-week event in Tokyo that brings together the world’s most talented da..