Chitose and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Make the most of the cold and savor winter at the Chitose and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido.
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Zao Snow Monster Festival
While most snow festivals feature man-made sculptures, the snow monsters of Zao are entirely natural.
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Baikasai Plum Blossom Festival
Stunning plum blossom, tea ceremonies, and even Geisha make an unmissable event.
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Lake Towada Winter Story of Light
Visit an illuminated winter wonderland with fireworks each night in Aomori.
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Shigisan Tiger Festival
Attend a parade that features a portable shrine topped with a tiger and traditional Japanese instruments.
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Katsuyama Sagicho Festival
A 300-year-old fire festival with moving stages and live performances.
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Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
See early blooming cherry blossoms at Kawazu's annual flower festival.
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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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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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Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival
Enjoy the warmth of an onsen in the middle of a winter wonderland.
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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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Kujuku Islands Oyster Eating Festival
Feast 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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Osaka Asian Film Festival 2025
See films from over a dozen different countries, at venues around Osaka (and online).
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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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Tagata Shrine Hōnensai “Penis Festival”
Join this annual celebration of Tagata Shrine in Aichi and promote all things phallic.
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“Light of Versailles” Winter Illumination
A winter illumination event involving fountains, water, and lots of lights.
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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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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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