Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival 2026 Saturday - Feb 21st The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Activities Spartan Race in Saitama 2026 Saturday - Feb 21st For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Saitama is hosting a Spartan race.
Festivals Pillow Fight in Ito City 2026 Feb 21st - Feb 22nd The Pillow Fight in Ito City takes place with teams of eight who battle it out against one another by throwing pillows, while futon..
Activities Osaka Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Every winter, runners from across Japan and around the world gather in Osaka for one of the country’s most vibrant city marath..
Culture Shizuoka Anko Festival 2026 Feb 20th - Feb 23rd Japan's beloved sweet red bean paste, known as anko, is taking center stage in Shizuoka this February with the debut of the..
Activities Ashigakubo Icicles 2026 Jan 8th - Feb 23rd A quiet valley of Chichibu's natural scenery transformed into part of the Man of Steel's Fortress of Solitude by ice crystals..
Culture Nagoya Ramen Festival 2026 Feb 3rd - Feb 23rd If you'd like to try ramen types from all across Japan in the one spot, the Nagoya Ramen Festival is a great event to check..
Activities Tokyo Midtown Ice Skating Rink 2025-2026 Nov 21st - Feb 23rd A number of ice skating rinks open in Japan over the colder months, and one of the biggest in Tokyo is located at the Tokyo Midtown..