Namahage Sedo Festival
A festival in which locals dress up as demons and scare the bejesus out of young children.
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Tadami Snow Festival
Tadami has an abundance of snow, from which participants carve giant monuments and statues.
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Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
A quaint snow festival complete with snow sculptures and entertainment.
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Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2024
Visit one of the best illuminations in Japan and relive the wonder of the spring wisteria.
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Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage
See Osaka and Kobe come alight at this unique illumination event.
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Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival
Magical, candle-lit hollowed out snow mounds, rice wine, and daifuku (rice cakes). What's not to love?
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Namba Hikari Tabi Illumination 2024
Glow up your Instagram — literally. Experience a mesmerizing journey through lights with glowing art installations and illuminations.
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Saidai-ji Eyo Hadaka Festival
Another one of Japan's renowned "naked" festivals (sort of).
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Ichiya Kanjo (One Night) Festival
A smaller, but unique festival in Osaka for fans of traditional Japanese culture
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Lake Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks
Start the new year with a bang. Using Mount Fuji as a backdrop, this colorful fireworks display is a sight to behold.
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Osaka Marathon 2025
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Osaka Marathon 2024
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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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Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2025
Head to Nagasaki Lantern Festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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Katsuyama Sagicho Festival
A 300-year-old fire festival with moving stages and live performances.
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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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Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
See early blooming cherry blossoms at Kawazu's annual flower festival.
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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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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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