Culture Ebisu Festival in Kyoto 2026 Jan 9th - Jan 10th Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated..
Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2026 Feb 13th - Feb 15th The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..
Culture Tsuwano's Obon Dance 2026 Saturday - Aug 15th Tsuwano dance is a unique obon dance, in the small castle town of Tsuwano, Shimane, that has been performed for over 400 years...
Culture Tokyo International Art Fair 2026 Late Nov This third edition of Tokyo International Art Fair will bring more than 150 exhibitors and talented emerging artists from all around..
Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto 2027 Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional..
Activities Tokyo Dome City Winter Lights 2025-2026 Nov 17th - Mar 1st Spend a romantic evening at Tokyo Dome City's winter illumination
Culture Dogo Onsen Festival 2026 Mar 19th - Mar 21st Every March, Dogo Onsen is dressed up in lanterns and red pinstripes to celebrate its cultural history and provide a platform for..
Culture Caribbean / Latin American Festival 2026 Late May Enjoy Caribbean and Latin American food, drinks, music and fashion in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park.