Events This Week 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.

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.

Osaka Christmas Market

Spend some time with Christmas cheer at this traditional market.

Ramen Expo 2023

Taste the depth of Japan's ramen experiences here

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,

Festival of Lights Osaka

See Osaka come alive with light on those cold winter nights.

Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2023

Visit one of the best illuminations in Japan and relive the wonder of the spring wisteria.

Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage

See Osaka and Kobe come alight at this unique illumination event.

Sapporo White Illumination

See the snowy streets of Sapporo lit up with illuminations