Japan Events
11 events
New Year in Japan (Shogatsu) 2026
Experience Shogatsu, Japan's most important holiday. Discover temple visits, traditional foods, and family traditions during New Year 2026.
Festival Sapporo Snow Festival 2026: Japan's Ultimate Winter Spectacle
Experience the Sapporo Snow Festival 2026 (Feb 4-11) â massive snow sculptures, ice art, and winter magic across three stunning venues in Hokkaido, Japan.
Tokyo Marathon 2026: Running Through the Heart of Japan's Capital
The Tokyo Marathon 2026 takes place on March 1 â a world-class race through iconic landmarks, drawing 38,500 runners and millions of spectators to one of the World Marathon Majors.
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan 2026
Experience Japan's magical sakura season in 2026. Plan your hanami adventure from Tokyo to Kyoto with bloom forecasts, top spots, and practical travel tips.
Golden Week 2026: Navigating Japan's Biggest Holiday Season
Japan's Golden Week runs from April 29 to May 6, 2026 â a cluster of national holidays that transforms the country into peak travel mode. Here's how to make the most of it.
Sanja Matsuri 2026: Tokyo's Wildest Shinto Festival Rocks Asakusa
Sanja Matsuri runs May 15-17, 2026 in Tokyo's Asakusa district â one of Japan's largest and most spirited Shinto festivals featuring nearly 100 portable shrine processions through packed streets.
Gion Matsuri: Kyoto's Month-Long Festival of Floats and Tradition
Gion Matsuri 2026 runs throughout July in Kyoto â Japan's most iconic festival featuring towering yamaboko float processions, lantern-lit evening celebrations, and a thousand years of living tradition.
Tanabata 2026: Japan's Enchanting Star Festival
Tanabata, the Star Festival, celebrates the once-a-year reunion of star-crossed lovers across the Milky Way. Discover where and when to experience this romantic Japanese tradition in 2026.
Japan's Hanabi Season 2026: A Field Guide to Summer Fireworks
Where to watch fireworks in Japan summer 2026 â from Sumida River to rural Tohoku, with honest logistics, crowd strategies, and the festivals worth traveling for.
Japan Autumn Foliage Season 2026: Where to See the Best Koyo
Experience Japan's stunning autumn foliage in 2026. Discover the best koyo spots across temples, gardens, and mountains throughout November.
Japan Ski Season 2026â2027: World-Class Powder Snow
Experience legendary Japanese powder snow across Hokkaido, Nagano, and Niigata from December 2026 to March 2027. Plan your ultimate ski trip to Japan.