Culture Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Festival 2026 Monday - Nov 23rd If you think fireworks festivals in Japan are only typical of the summer, then you should visit Nagano around the end of Novem..
Activities Ayahashi On-The-Sea Road Race 2027 Mid Jan Ayahashi annual on-the-sea road race, for both competitors and social runners; family-friendly
Culture Momotesai on Miyajima 2027 Wednesday - Jan 20th Ritual firing of arrows at Omoto Shrine on the island of Miyajima
Myo-oji Temple Setsubun Ceremony 2027 Wednesday - Feb 3rd At the start of spring according to the traditional calendar, Myo-oji Temple in Kaga City hosts a Setsubun ceremony focused on warding..
Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival 2027 Late Feb The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Food FoodEx Japan 2027 Mid Mar FoodEx Japan bills itself as the largest food and beverage show in the Asia-Pacific. It is held in March at Tokyo Big Sight.
Culture Kanamara Penis Festival 2027 Early Apr The Shinto Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) each April at Kawasaki's Kanayama shrine is centered around the..
Activities Sagamiko Illumillion 2025-2026 Nov 15th - May 10th The Sagamiko Illumillion is located near Sagami Lake and houses around three million lights, but the fun does not end there. By..