Culture Oyumi Hajime Festival 2025 Early Jan Past Event Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for good..
Culture Japanese Food Festival 2025 Jan 2nd - Jan 4th If you'd like a one-stop-shop where you can enjoy various types of Japanese cuisine, look no further than the Japanese Food..
Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto 2025 Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional..
Culture Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2024-2025 Dec 1st - Jan 5th The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early December..
Shopping Oedo Antique Market 2025 Sunday - Jan 5th Considered the largest outdoor antique market in Japan, selling a variety of both Japanese and foreign goods, here's all you..
Activities Light of Hope 2025 Monday - Jan 6th Each month for two weeks Gyoda City has a floral water font (hanachozu) event. For one night during those two weeks they also have..
Activities Odate Shining Street 2024-2025 Early Dec - Early Jan Odate Shining Street is an avenue of trees illuminated until early morning in Akita Prefecture. Some 82 trees over a 800 meter distance..
Culture Ueno Artist Project 2024-2025 Mid Nov - Early Jan The Ueno Artist Project is an exhibition series which started back in 2017, and it takes on a different theme each year.