Activities First Sunrise at Tokyo Skytree 2025 Early Jan One of Japan's new year customs is celebrating hatsuhinode, or the first sunrise of the year. Tokyo Skytree is hosting their..
Culture Geikosai at Yakuoin Mt Takao 2024-2025 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Despite its remote location, thousands make the pilgrimage to Yakuoin, the temple at the top of Mt Takao, for New Year's. The..
Culture Haneda's New Year Edo Festival 2025 Early Jan Haneda Edo Festival 2017: Tokyo's Haneda Airport welcomes the New Year with Edo style events.
Culture New Year's Sunrise at Beppu Ropeway 2025 Early Jan In Japan, the first sunrise of the year, known as hatsuhinode, holds profound cultural and spiritual significance. The cherished..
Festivals Hanamaki Souminsai 2025 Thursday - Jan 2nd The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Culture Karuta Hajime New Year's Card Game 2025 Early Jan At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2024-2025 Late Dec - Early Jan Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
Culture Japanese Food Festival 2025 Early Jan If you'd like a one-stop-shop where you can enjoy various types of Japanese cuisine, look no further than the Japanese Food..