Culture Oji Inari-Jinja Shrine Fox Parade 2024-2025 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Oji Shrine, located 5 minutes' walk from Oji Station, is one of the most important shrines of Tokyo, and is known for its New..
Activities Huis Ten Bosch New Year's Countdown 2024-2025 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Huis Ten Bosch New Year's countdown fireworks: A theme park illuminated in 1.3 million LED lights for the incredible New ..
Culture Shibuya Crossing New Year Countdown 2024-2025 Late Dec - Early Jan Shibuya Crossing becomes the biggest party in Tokyo for this one-night countdown.
Activities First Sunrise at Tokyo Skytree 2025 Early Jan One of Japan's new year customs is celebrating hatsuhinode, or the first sunrise of the year. Tokyo Skytree is hosting their..
Culture Geikosai at Yakuoin Mt Takao 2024-2025 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Despite its remote location, thousands make the pilgrimage to Yakuoin, the temple at the top of Mt Takao, for New Year's. The..
Culture New Year's Sunrise at Beppu Ropeway 2025 Wednesday - Jan 1st In Japan, the first sunrise of the year, known as hatsuhinode, holds profound cultural and spiritual significance. The cherished..
Festivals Hanamaki Souminsai 2025 Thursday - Jan 2nd The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Culture Karuta Hajime Ceremony 2025 Friday - Jan 3rd At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..