Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Sep 19th - Oct 4th The Asian Games will return to Japan for the third time in 2026, this time in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City. Held every fou..
Setouchi Triennale 2026 Mid Apr - Early Nov Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renowned..
Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival 2026 Late Sep Hamamatsu, long celebrated as one of Japan’s gyoza capitals, is set to host the Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival this au..
Takino Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 Early - Late Oct Each autumn, Takino Suzuran Hillside Park in Hokkaido transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors for the Takino Autumn Leaves Fe..
Sohei Festival 2026 Early Oct Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October at..
Culture Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 1st The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate..
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2027 Late Feb Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project 2026 Early Sep - Late Dec Running from the start of September to late December, the Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project invites visitors to explore a world..