Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2025 Friday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
Culture Hyakudan Hinamatsuri 2025 Late Jan - Mid Mar The Hyakudan are worth a visit any time of the year, but the doll's festival exhibit is exceptional. Dozens of hina dolls from..
Culture Yokohama Strawberry Festival 2025 Early - Late Feb The Yokohama Strawberry Festival offers visitors the chance to enjoy these delicious fruits in various ways. Strawberry samples..
Activities Hamura Tulip Festival 2025 Early - Mid Apr Taking place annually during April, the Hamura Tulip Festival brings these beautiful blooms to a somewhat surprising locale - the..
Culture Tendo Ningen Shogi 2025 Mid Apr Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of blooming..
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2025 Monday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
Culture Abare Matsuri 2024 Jul 5th - Jul 6th Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery fe..
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2024 Late Jul Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..