Culture NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine 2025-2026 Dec 19th - Jan 18th This winter, Heian Shrine in Kyoto will host the NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine event, where visitors will experience a unique..
Culture Blessing Forest Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Jan 18th Blessing Forest is the name of the 2024 / 2025 winter illumination at the Keyaki Hiroba in Tamaari Town, formerly known as Saitama..
Culture BLACKPINK Deadline World Tour Japan 2026 Jan 16th - Jan 18th Global K-pop phenomenon BLACKPINK is set to bring their Deadline World Tour to Japan with a highly anticipated three-night concert..
Activities Nishio Marathon 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th The Nishio Marathon is a full marathon event held in Aichi, known for bringing together runners on a scenic and supportive course...
Activities Ishigaki Island Marathon 2026 Mid Jan Held in January each year, the Ishigaki Island Marathon serves several purposes. Naturally, there's the component that challenges..
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Culture Daikoku Matsuri 2026 Jan 17th - Jan 19th The annual Daikoku Matsuri is held in mid-January and honours Daikoku, the deity of fortune. It is held close to Japan's Coming..
Culture Momotesai on Miyajima 2026 Tuesday - Jan 20th Ritual firing of arrows at Omoto Shrine on the island of Miyajima