Events This Week in Japan

Fukuoka Christmas Market and Illuminations

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

Osaka Christmas Market

Spend some time with Christmas cheer at this traditional market.

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy

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

Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market

Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.

Twinkle Jōyō Illumination

Explore dazzling illuminations at southern Kyoto's Twinkle Jōyō Light Pageant.

Sendai Pageant of Starlight

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

Nankinmachi Lantern Fair

Kobe's China Town comes alight with dozens of lanterns.

Glover Garden Night Illumination

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

Light Cycles Kyoto

Visit Light Cycles Kyoto at the Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Japan's oldest public botanical gardens, for unique installations uniting light, sound, and projection art.

Sagano Romantic Train Light-Up in Kyoto

Ride the Sagano Romantic Train in winter and enjoy the festive light-up.

Ramen Expo 2024

Taste the depth of Japan's ramen experiences here

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.

Huis Ten Bosch Christmas Town

Christmas really does come early in Nagasaki.

Saga Light Fantasy

Saga Station meets illumination.

Illumi Eeru Iwaki

See the streets in Fukushima light up with illuminations.

NAKED Yoru Mode at Heian Shrine

Heian Shrine and NAKED create a colorful experience for those wanting to worship at night.

Wonder Night Hill Illumination in Osaka

Step into a dazzling world of lights at one of southern Osaka’s largest illumination events.

Festival of Lights Osaka

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

Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage

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

Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2024

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

Namba Hikari Tabi Illumination 2024

Glow up your Instagram — literally. Experience a mesmerizing journey through lights with glowing art installations and illuminations.

Zao Snow Monster Festival

While most snow festivals feature man-made sculptures, the snow monsters of Zao are entirely natural.