Activities Shinjuku Neon Walk 2025-2026 Nov 27th - Jan 7th The Shinjuku Neon Walk event transforms the streets of Nishi-Shinjuku into an open-air gallery of light, sound, and digital art.
Culture Oniyo Fire Festival 2026 Wednesday - Jan 7th With a history of over 1600 years, the Oniyo Fire Festival in Fukuoka's Kurume City is held on the 7th of January each year...
Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2026 Jan 1st - Jan 7th The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it..
Culture Ueno Artist Project 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Early Jan The Ueno Artist Project is an exhibition series which started back in 2017, and it takes on a different theme each year.
Culture Tsubaki Matsuri 2026 Early Jan Tsubaki Matsuri is one of Matusyama's most popular festivals, and one that is unique to the region.
Culture Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival 2026 Friday - Jan 9th Held every year on January 9th, the Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival is a fun way to set your intentions for the coming year. The event..
Culture Ebisu Festival in Kyoto 2026 Jan 9th - Jan 10th Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated..
Food Takaoka Hot Pot Festival 2026 Jan 10th - Jan 11th The Sea of Japan Takaoka Hot Pot Festival has been running for almost 40 years now, where a variety of nabe types can be sam..