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..
Food Gunma-chan Cafe 2025 Dec 1st - Dec 14th Japan's culture of mascots takes center stage this winter with the arrival of the limited-time Gunma-chan Cafe, opening on December..
Activities Christmas Station in Yase 2025 Saturday - Dec 13th Kyoto's scenic mountainside railway line transforms into a festive gathering place each winter with the return of Christmas..
Activities Nishio Marathon 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th The Nishio Marathon is a full marathon event held in Aichi, known for bringing together runners on a scenic and supportive course...
Culture Tsubaki Satoyama Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of..
Activities Osaka Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Every winter, runners from across Japan and around the world gather in Osaka for one of the country’s most vibrant city marath..