Shopping National Pottery Fair 2024 Early Nov The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production areas..
Culture Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2024 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..
Culture Gosen Knit Fes 2024 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..
Culture Ikebukuro Bread Festival 2024 Late Nov The Ikebukuro Bread Festival has been running for over a decade now, and the six-day event sees over 50 bakeries descending on the..
Kobe Niku Festival 2024 Early - Mid Dec The two-day Kobe Niku Festival allows visitors to indulge in everything from hamburgers and steaks through to yakiniku and yakitori,..
Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival 2024 Early - Mid Dec Ishigaki Island boasts a pottery culture as beautiful as its natural surroundings, and the Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival is an..
Shopping Nagano Christmas Market 2024 Mid Dec - Late Nov The Nagano Christmas Market is a new event on the winter calendar, and it's set to bring local crafts, seasonal treats, an..
Activities Hitsujigaoka Snow Park 2025 Early Jan - Early Mar If you're looking for some family-friendly fun this winter, look no further than the Hitsujigaoka Snow Park event. Held for..