Activities TELL Tokyo Tower Climb 2027 Serena Ogawa TELL's annual organized climb of Tokyo Tower raises awareness and funds for the NPO's work toward mental health care and suic...
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2026 Celine Ong Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portab...
Culture Nature Groove 2026 Kim Bergström Nature Groove was born from the idea of creating a world-class sustainable outdoor festival in the mountains of Niigata.
Culture Shibuya Crossing New Year Countdown 2026-2027 Serena Ogawa Shibuya Crossing becomes the biggest party in Tokyo for this one-night countdown.
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2027 Lynda Hogan Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise...
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2027 Lynda Hogan Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come...
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2027 Sander Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochig...
Culture Halloween Night in the Forest 2026 Lynda Hogan Information on the annual Halloween night illumination weekend event in Saitama's family-friendly Shinrin Park. Shinrin Park,...
Activities Winter Wonderland at Moominvalley 2026-2027 Lynda Hogan Winter wonderland is Moominvalley Park's night illumination event. This year, they have added to the experience by creating a...
Activities Teganuma Fireworks 2026 Elizabeth S Teganuma Fireworks Festival held in early August most years is jointly hosted by Abiko and Kashiwa Cities. The 90 minute show...
