Activities Night Hydrangea Train 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 30th The Night Hydrangea Train is operated by Odakyu Hakone railway, and offers a rare chance to ride through tunnels of blooming, illuminated..
Culture Spring Green Light Up at Fukuchi Onsen 2025 Jun 1st - Jun 30th While illuminations are typically a winter tradition in Japan, Takayama in Gifu Prefecture offers a rare and refreshing take w..
Activities Sakura Ferris Wheel 2025 Mar 3rd - Jun 30th The Osaka Wheel is the tallest Ferris wheel in Japan, and this spring visitors can enjoy a unique experience to welcome the season...
Culture Hiratsuka Tanabata 2025 Jul 4th - Jul 6th Celebrate the ancient legend of Tanabata in Kanagawa's coastal town Hiratsuka.
Activities Senshu Beach Lantern Festival 2025 Jul 5th - Jul 6th Lanterns have long been used in various cultures as a way of warding off evil spirits, for providing light, and for making wishes..
Culture Toide Tanabata Festival 2025 Jul 4th - Jul 7th The Toide Tanabata Festival has been running for almost 60 years now, and is often referred to as the best Tanabata event on the..
Activities Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri 2025 Jun 6th - Jul 8th Tokyo's Sanrio Puroland is set to host a summertime Tanabata-themed celebration, the Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri, from early June..
Festivals Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2025 Monday - Jul 14th The Nachi Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Nachi..