Activities Ayahashi On-The-Sea Road Race 2027 Mid Jan Ayahashi annual on-the-sea road race, for both competitors and social runners; family-friendly
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2027 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2027 Late Jan For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the mountain..
Activities Inzai Illuminations 2026-2027 Late Nov - Late Jan The Inzai Illuminations are a relatively new annual event which commenced back in 2018. The event has grown year after year, and..
Activities Takatsuki Station Illuminations 2026-2027 Early Dec - Late Jan Many train stations across Japan are adorned with colorful lights during the colder months to embrace the festive spirit and provide..
Culture Nagoya Handmade Marche 2027 Late Jan - Early Feb The Nagoya Handmade Marche brings one of Japan's largest handmade festivals to Aichi for the first time, and is set to feature..
Festivals Gifu Light Story 2027 Mid Jan - Early Feb Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to..
Activities Osaka Castle Illuminage 2026-2027 Early Nov - Early Feb The Osaka Castle Illuminage event brings historically-themed lights to this popular attraction.