Culture Gifu Light Story 2026 Jan 17th - Feb 1st Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to..
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Culture Vietnam Tet Festival 2026 Late Jan If you're in Tokyo and looking for a way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, check out the Vietnam Tet Festival at Yoyogi Park...
Culture Chichibu Whisky Festival 2026 Sunday - Feb 15th The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanting..
Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2026 Early Mar - Early Apr The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradit..
Culture Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 Mar 20th - Mar 21st The Tokyo Indie Games Summit was launched in 2023 in Tokyo's Kichijoji area, and has quickly become a vibrant hub for indie..
Culture Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa 2026 Late Mar The Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa takes place at the Yokosuka Naval Base in late March. The base is typically closed to the public,..