Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2026 Mid Sep The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousands of..
Culture Local Character Festival in Susaki 2026 Mid Sep The Local Character Festival in Susaki is a fun celebration of Japan's mascot culture, known as yuru-chara. The event is set..
Shopping Kokura Handmade Marche 2026 Late Sep If you appreciate the beauty, craftsmanship, and uniqueness of handmade products, the Kokura Handmade Marche in Fukuoka is an event..
Culture Kanazawa Handmade Marche 2026 Early Oct The Kanazawa Handmade Marche is a celebration of crafts, food, and more, with approximately 1000 booths set to be present at the..
Tama Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Oct The Tama Lantern Festival has been running for 5 years, and it brings around 200 Vietnamese-style lanterns to the Tama Hakkaku..
Culture Sumida Street Jazz Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Sumida Street Jazz Festival has been an annual event since 2010, and it includes a variety of free music performances at multiple..
Culture Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2026 Early Nov If you have an interest in what happens behind the scenes of liquor making, head to the Tsunuki Distillery Festival. The festival..
Culture Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool Joanna Ligon JR East’s long-term vision transforms Suica from a commuter tool into a digital gateway to modern living.