Culture Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026 Early Nov Running for over a decade, the Kanda Curry Grand Prix is a celebration of this beloved dish in its myriad forms. The two-day affair..
Cheese and Whey Festival 2026 Early Nov The Cheese and Whey Festival in Nasu includes the chance for attendees to taste and compare cheeses from factories across the country,..
Culture Gosen Knit Fes 2026 Mid Nov Running for almost a decade now, the Gosen Knit Fes celebrates this woolly art form in various ways. The entire town takes part..
Activities Omotesando Fendi Illumination 2026 Early - Late Dec To celebrate the festive season, Fendi will be organizing 900,000 LED lights along Omotesando's zelkova tree-lined street ..
Shopping Nagano Christmas Market 2026 Mid - Late Dec The Nagano Christmas Market is a new event on the winter calendar, and it's set to bring local crafts, seasonal treats, an..
Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival 2026 Mid Dec Ishigaki Island boasts a pottery culture as beautiful as its natural surroundings, and the Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival is an..
Culture Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..
Activities Tanto Tulip Festival 2026 Mid - Late Apr Held in mid to late April since 1992, the Tanto Tulip Festival showcases the beauty of around a million tulips in approximatel..