Culture November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) 2026 Nov 8th - Nov 22nd Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
Culture Kagoshima Christmas Market 2025 Dec 5th - Dec 25th Enjoy cosy Christmas festivities at Kagoshima Christmas Market
Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour 2026 Mid Feb - Early Apr The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
Culture Ohara Festival 2026 Nov 2nd - Nov 3rd Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole..
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Feb 6th - Feb 23rd Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Culture Arita Ceramics Fair 2026 Apr 29th - May 5th The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Activities Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Held every autumn along the Kase River just outside Saga City, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta brings together hot air balloon..