Activities Takasaki Pageant of Starlight 2025-2026 Early Nov - Early Mar From the end of Autumn until the New Year, Takasaki's Symphony Road is lit up with thousands of lights. In select locations,..
Culture Bikkuri Hinamatsuri 2026 Mid Feb - Early Mar The traditional "doll appreciation season" is just around the corner! Enjoy this hina-doll festival that is held in a historical..
Activities Nagoya Women's Marathon 2026 Sunday - Mar 8th Held every March in Aichi Prefecture, the Nagoya Women's Marathon is recognized as the largest women-only marathon in the world...
Culture Arita Hina Pottery Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Arita Hina Pottery Festival has been running for almost 20 years now, and visitors can explore a variety of traditional hina..
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 Early Mar The Tokyo Indie Games Summit was launched in 2023 in Tokyo's Kichijoji area, and has quickly become a vibrant hub for indie..
Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival 2026 Early Feb - Mid Mar The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.
Culture Seiryu-e Dragon Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Seiryu-e festival is held every spring and autumn near Kiyomizu-dera. The Seiryu or blue dragon is believed to be a guardi..
Festivals Tagata Honen Matsuri 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Tagata Honensai Matsuri is a fertility festival, with the main event centering on the lively procession of a large wooden ..