Activities Kurume Light Festival 2026-2027 Early Dec - Mid Feb Running for almost two decades now, the Kurume Light Festival features an impressive 400,000 LED lights decorating various spots across the city center
Culture World Uchinanchu Festival 2027 Late Oct - Early Nov Okinawa has a tradition of respect for ancestors and a reverence for nature, one that is also celebrated every 5 years at the World Uchinanchu Festival
Culture Jimbocho Book Festival 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov The Jimbocho Book Festival celebrates this aspect of the city's culture, and the event has been running for 30 years now.
Culture Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2026 Late Jul The Shinjuku Eisa Festival is a great way to experience part of Okinawa's rich culture in Tokyo, and the event has been running for almost 20 years now
Activities Takikawa Nanohana Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Takikawa Nanohana Festival started back in 2000 and has become the city's largest annual event, with crowds of around 100,000 people reveling in the
Activities Tokyo Whisky Festival 2026 Early Dec With almost 15 years of history, the annual Tokyo Whisky Festival is a large-scale event that showcases a variety of whiskies from around the world.
Culture Akashi Meat Festival 2026 Early Nov The 15th Akashi Meat Festival is set for three mouthwatering days from Saturday, November 1st to Monday, November 3rd (national holiday) at Hyogo Prefectural
Culture Gifu Beer Festival 2026 Early Oct Held annually since 2015, the Gifu Beer Festival aims to promote regional revitalization through good brews and good food.