Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns across..
Culture Sobue Ginkgo Festival 2026 Late Nov Every autumn, the town of Sobue in Aichi Prefecture transforms into a sea of gold for the annual Sobue Ginkgo Festival, celebr..
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Late Nov Each year, Umekoji Park in Kyoto transforms into the home of the Junkan Festival, a celebration of reuse, recycling, and community..
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2027 Early - Late Feb Each winter, Kinugawa Onsen turns into a celebration of good fortune and fun with the Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival. From late January..
Culture Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative... Early - Late Feb Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Visions: festival for still images and moving pictures.
Activities Camellia Marathon 2027 Early Feb Set against the dramatic coastline and volcanic landscapes of Izu Oshima, the Camellia Marathon is a long-running community race..
Food Strawberry Sweets Buffet 2026 Jan 10th - Apr 29th In Osaka, Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande is offering a dedicated way to enjoy the best of strawberry season through their Strawberry..
Culture Ukiyo-e Immersive Art OSAKA 2026 Jan 17th - Mar 14th After successful stints in both Tokyo and Fukuoka, the popular Ukiyo-e Immersive Art event is headed to Osaka in early 2026.