Activities Ayahashi On-The-Sea Road Race 2027 Mid Jan Ayahashi annual on-the-sea road race, for both competitors and social runners; family-friendly
Culture Momotesai on Miyajima 2027 Wednesday - Jan 20th Ritual firing of arrows at Omoto Shrine on the island of Miyajima
Myo-oji Temple Setsubun Ceremony 2027 Wednesday - Feb 3rd At the start of spring according to the traditional calendar, Myo-oji Temple in Kaga City hosts a Setsubun ceremony focused on warding..
Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival 2027 Late Feb The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Food FoodEx Japan 2027 Mid Mar FoodEx Japan bills itself as the largest food and beverage show in the Asia-Pacific. It is held in March at Tokyo Big Sight.
Culture Kanamara Penis Festival 2027 Early Apr The Shinto Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) each April at Kawasaki's Kanayama shrine is centered around the..
Nightlife Tejikara Fire Festival 2027 Mid Apr A must see festival if you're coming to Gifu in April. Dating back to the 18th century, the Tejikara Fire Festival at Tejikara..
Culture Hongu Taisha Spring Festival 2027 Apr 13th - Apr 15th Festivals to honor the Kumano Deities and the tradition of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage are an inherent part of the annual calendar..