Umekoji Handicrafts Market
Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.
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Atami Plum Blossom Festival
Enjoy the early sights of plum blossoms blooming at the Atami Plum Blossom Festival.
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Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival
Enjoy the warmth of an onsen in the middle of a winter wonderland.
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Kujuku Islands Oyster Eating Festival
CancelledFeast on this winter delicacy that was fetched fresh from nearby waters.
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Tsunan Snow Festival
Sky lanterns light up the night, snowboarders take on epic jumps, and local food stalls bring Niigata’s snow country to life at the Tsunan Snow Festival.
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Nagoya Women’s Marathon
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Nagoya Women's Marathon
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Hodare “Penis Festival”
On the second Sunday of March, a 2.2 meter tall phallic-shaped statue that weighs approximately 600kg is paraded around a small village in Niigata.
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Souriike Plum Blossom Festival
Feast your eyes upon 5,100 individual plum trees and 25 different varieties at this quaint park in Aichi.
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Gekkeikan Sake Festival
Join the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Festival in Kyoto and dive into the world of traditional sake brewing, complete with tastings, live performances, and much more.
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Tagata Shrine Hōnensai “Penis Festival”
Join this annual celebration of Tagata Shrine in Aichi and promote all things phallic.
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Tōji Temple Flea Market
Visit Tōji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kobo-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.
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Osaka March Grand Sumo Tournament
★ Staff recommendationSee Japan's top wrestlers have a go at it in Osaka.
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Osaka Asian Film Festival 2025
See films from over a dozen different countries, at venues around Osaka (and online).
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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Lights of the Beyond, Shadows of This World by Mika Ninagawa
Ninagawa’s latest exhibition brings a contemporary twist to traditional Japanese scroll painting. Explore ten immersive installations at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
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Misato Plum Festival
Plum blossoms, ume snacks, and sweeping views. Misato’s plum season is unmissable.
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Monet & Friends Alive Exhibition in Kobe
Calling all art lovers—dive into Monet & Friends Alive, a multisensory experience that brings the magic of Impressionist masterpieces to life.
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Kitano Odori
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
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Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illuminations
To celebrate the change to spring, Kiyomizu-dera will hold a night event to brighten up the foliage.
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