Events Today

Vintage Sake Renaissance 2019

For sake lovers, the Vintage Sake Renaissance (#熟成古酒ルネッサンス) is a chance to taste over 100 types of koshu. What a treat!

Apr 21, Sun 〜
Find More Events

Upcoming Events

Craft Sake Week 2020 at Roppongi Hills

During 10 days, Roppongi Hills Arena will showcase over 110 breweries in a huge event for sake lovers and foodies.

Apr 17, Fri 〜 Apr 27, Mon

Yoyogi Park's Earth Day 2020

Earth Day in Tokyo is a joyful celebration held annually in April in Yoyogi Park. Go to learn about environmental causes, have unusual festival food and drinks, listen to live music, and enjoy an overall great vibe!

Apr 18, Sat 〜 Apr 19, Sun

Breathtaking Views at Fuji Shiba-Sakura Festival 2020

At the base of Mt. Fuji, over 800,000 shibazakura plants bloom in pink, white and violet, covering over 24,000 square meters.

Apr 18, Sat 〜 May 31, Sun

Kurayami Matsuri 2020 in Fuchu, the Breathtaking "Darkness Festival"

Kurayami Matsuri is one of the oldest festivals in Tokyo, held for seven days from April 30th to May 6th. The main events are celebrated at night, making it an other-worldly experience.

Apr 30, Thu 〜 May 05, Tue

Kamogawa Odori: A Rare Chance To See Real Geishas Performing A Traditional Play

Kamogawa Odori is a sure sign that spring has arrived in Kyoto. It is one of the major Geisha Odori (traditional dance) events of the old capital. If you are in Kyoto in May, consider attending the Kamogawa Odori to get a rare glimpse of true geisha dance performances.

May 01, Fri 〜 May 24, Sun

Join the Hataka Dontaku Festival in Fukuoka

Hataka Dontaku is one of the most traditional festivals in Japan, being celebrated for over 800 years. Every year, during Golden Week, it gathers nearly 2 million people in Fukuoka.

May 03, Sun 〜 May 04, Mon
Find More Events

Events by Month

January

The best things to do in Japan in January! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are the New Year's celebrations, hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year) and comming of age ceremonies

February

The best things to do in Japan in February! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are the Sapporo Snow Festival, the best of the skiing season, Tokyo marathon, and plum blossoms

March

The best things to do in Japan in March! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are doing hanami (cherry blossoms viewing), Hinamatsuri

April

The best things to do in Japan in April! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are Kyoto's Miyako Odori, The Sanno Spring Festival, Children's day (Kodomo no Hi) and the raising of carp kites

May

The best things to do in Japan in May! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are Ashikaga Flower Park's wisteria blooms, the Sanja matsuri, and the Kanda matsuri

June

The best things to do in Japan in June! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are Sapporo's Yosakoi Soran matsuri, the Sanno matsuri

July

The best things to do in Japan in July! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are the Sumidagawa fireworks in Tokyo, the Gion matsuri in Kyoto, and the Fuji Rock music festival

August

The best things to do in Japan in August! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are countless fireworks festivals accross the country, the Aomori Nebuta matsuri, and the Sendai Tanabata matsuri

September

The best things to do in Japan in September! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are the Kishiwara Danjiri matsuri, and Okinawa's Eisa matsuri

October

The best things to do in Japan in October! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are the Takayama autumn festival, and the Nagasaki Kunchi

November

The best things to do in Japan in November! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are beautiful autumn colors, and university carnivals

December

The best things to do in Japan in December! Our guide to the special events, Japanese festivals (matsuri), and seasonal foods offered at popular restaurants all over Japan. Main Events are end of the year parties (bonenkai), christmas markets, and illuminations

Past Events