Culture Sapporo International Short Film Festival 2024 Late Nov The Sapporo International Short Film Festival showcases a range of short films submitted from both Japan and abroad.
Activities Nankinmachi Lantern Festival 2024 Early - Late Dec The Nankinmachi Lantern Festival is an annual event that takes place at Kobe's Nankinmachi Square, which is one of the city's..
Activities Lantern Night Osaka 2024 Late Dec Osaka's annual lantern night event takes place for three days during December, and it sees thousands of LED lanterns coloring..
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025 Late Jan - Early Feb The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..
Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2025 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way are..
Activities Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2025 Late Jan - Late Feb Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of..
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2025 Early Mar Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectacular..
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2025 Early Mar Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the..