Events in Japan

Izumo Taisha Kamiari Festival

Enjoy a different festival experience at this sombre event.

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illuminations

See Kiyomizu-dera lit up for the Autumn colors.

Kōrankei Momiji Festival

Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional Maple tree festival.

NAKED Flowers: Nijō Castle Autumn 2023

Get ready for real and virtual autumn flowers at Kyoto's most iconic castle.

Naha Marathon 2023

A "festival of sun, ocean and joggers" that is one of Japan's premier long-distance road races.

Minō Momiji Festival

Get the most out of Autumn with a trip to the Minō Momiji Festival.

Disney Music and Fireworks

Listen to classic Disney songs while watching fireworks for Disney's 100th anniversary.

Himeji Castle Light-up

The event is free and will consist of LED lights, projection mapping, ball-shaped lanterns, and a water mirror.

Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri

A traditional Japanese festival with roots tracing back to the 12th Century.

Osaka Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a chilly night before Christmas with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Osaka Christmas Market

Spend some time with Christmas cheer at this traditional market.

Sendai Pageant of Starlight

See Sendai's most beautiful sights under the radiant illuminations.

Glover Garden Night Illumination

Get your dose of local history while also enjoying pretty nighttime illuminations.

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy

For a magical Christmas event that all the family can enjoy, head over to Hakodate Christmas Fantasy.

Ramen Expo 2023

Taste the depth of Japan's ramen experiences here

Huis Ten Bosch New Year Countdown

Celebrate the new year in extravagant style at this (literally!) star-studded event

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.

Nijo-jo Castle Garden Special Opening

Usually only view-able from the stone foundation of the former castle keep, the Nijo-jo Castle gardens are being opened to celebrate the new year.

Illumi Eeru Iwaki

See the streets lit up with cherry blossom illuminations

Saga Light Fantasy

Saga Station meets illumination

Fukuoka Christmas Market and Illuminations

Spend your Christmas wrapped up in the midst of the beautiful Fukuoka Christmas Market and Illuminations,