Culture Naha Tug-of-War Festival 2024 Early Oct Every October, Naha hosts its annual Tug-of-War Festival, where competing teams face off with a 200-meter long rope – a Guinne..
Culture Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu 2024 Early Nov This is an annual Daimyō procession in the city of Hakone, with a parade with 170 persons in traditional costumes
Culture Midosuji and Hikari Illuminations 2024 Early Nov - Late Dec Osaka Hikari Renaissance is a series of light up and festival events taking place in Fall and Winter each year. In 2018 the festival..
Culture Ako Gishisai Festival, Tokyo 2024 Mid Dec An annual festival held on December 14 in Tokyo, commemorating the 47 ronin, samurai who avenged their wrongfully executed master..
Activities Nanotech Expo 2025 Late Jan The world's largest international exhibition conference on nanotechnology which is held annually at Tokyo Big Sight.
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2025 Mid Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Culture AnimeJapan 2025 Mar 22nd - Mar 23rd Whether it's to discover the latest news in the anime industry or to have a good time with friends or family, AnimeJapan is..
Culture Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2024 Early Jul Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances...