Culture Gifu Light Story 2026 Mid - Late Jan Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to celebrate traditional crafts
Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao, are rebuilding.
Activities Valley of Witches: a New Ghibli Park Attraction Veronica Carnevale On March 16, 2024, Ghibli Park opened the Valley of Witches.
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar In 2025, the dates are as follows: February 2, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, and 28
Culture Ueno Artist Project 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Early Jan The 2023 event will run under the theme of “Transmitting Life - Fungi,
Culture Hibiya Park Gardening Show 2025 Mid - Late Oct The 2022 event will be held under the theme of connecting with flowers
Culture Shitamachi Furusato Bon Odori Festival 2025 Mid Aug A summer tradition collaborating with Fukushima in 2024 Okachimachi Station (South Exit Station Square)
Garmin Run Japan 2026 Mid Jan ;ll be open from September 15th (Friday) until October 27th (Friday), 2023
