Hakodate Christmas Fantasy
For a magical Christmas event that all the family can enjoy, head over to Hakodate Christmas Fantasy.
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Sendai Pageant of Starlight
See Sendai's most beautiful sights under the radiant illuminations.
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Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market
Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.
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Sagano Romantic Train Light-Up in Kyoto
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train in winter and enjoy the festive light-up.
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Kobe Countdown Drone Show
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Kobe Fruit Flower Park with a drone light show, live music, and vibrant illuminations.
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Huis Ten Bosch New Year Countdown
Celebrate the new year in extravagant style at this (literally!) star-studded event
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Bad-Mouthing Festival
This bizarre New Year's Eve ritual, dating back to the Edo period, lets participants shout away their frustrations while trekking to the temple summit.
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Okera Mairi: Old Year’s Eve at Yasaka-jinja Shrine
Want to ensure peace and prosperity for the new year? You might have to stay up all night.
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Takasaki Daruma Market
On the first two days of the year, many flock to Takasaki to buy daruma dolls.
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No Limit! Christmas at Universal Studios Japan
The whole of USJ will get a blanket of festive fun. Expect cheery decorations and a massive show under the impressive 30-meter-tall glowing Christmas tree.
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Maebashi Hatsuichi Daruma Festival
Daruma dolls are set alight in a traditional Japanese festival.
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Osaka Toka Ebisu Festival
Join the festive atmosphere of Osaka’s Toka Ebisu Festival at Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, where locals gather to pray for wealth and success while enjoying street food and lively parades.
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Kyoto Toka Ebisu Festival
Join in this noisy and raucous festival as people knock on wooden boards to get the attention of a lucky God.
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NAKED Yoru Mode at Heian Shrine
Heian Shrine and NAKED create a colorful experience for those wanting to worship at night.
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Shittenoji Doya Doya Festival
See dozens of loincloth-clad men and boys doused in very cold water as they compete in teams for banknotes.
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Dontosai Festival
Put some heat into your winter and New Year with this steamy (in more ways than one!) festival.
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People-Throwing and Ash-Smearing Festival
Watch men get tossed into snow and behold the messy ash-smearing chaos.
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Miyoshi Bonden Festival
Teams race to be the first to reach the shrine and onlookers also push to touch the special charms of this shrine.
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