December 2024 Events in Japan

Nankinmachi Lantern Fair

Kobe's China Town comes alight with dozens of lanterns

Saga Light Fantasy

Saga Station meets illumination.

Festival of Lights Osaka

See Osaka come alive with light on those cold winter nights.

Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2024

Visit one of the best illuminations in Japan and relive the wonder of the spring wisteria.

Zao Snow Monster Festival

While most snow festivals feature man-made sculptures, the snow monsters of Zao are entirely natural.

Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage

See Osaka and Kobe come alight at this unique illumination event.

Sapporo White Illumination

See the snowy streets of Sapporo lit up with illuminations