Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Every winter, from mid-November to mid-January, the 'Miracle Planet Museum of Plants', on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture,..
Culture Toh-Shiya at Sanjusangen-do 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th Held at Sanjusangen-do temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Toh-Shiya is the first Japanese archery competition of the..
Culture Santera Mairi Festival 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th The Santera Mairi Festival, literally "Three Temple Visit," is held annually on January 15th and known as one of Hida Furukawa's..
Nightlife The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2026 Jan 13th - Jan 15th The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January 15th..
Festivals Tondo Festival 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th Annual festival held around January 15th all across the country to burn old talismans and charms and pray for good luck in the year..
Culture Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..
Shopping Setagaya Boroichi: Jan Edition 2026 Jan 15th - Jan 16th Originating over 400 years ago, the annual Setagaya Boroichi sees almost 700 vendors fill the street selling all manner of food,..
Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Jan 18th Illuminations are one of the trademark events of the colder months in Japan, and you'll find a plethora of them to check out..