Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
Each October the old castle town of Sakura fills with towering doll floats, portable shrines and Edo-descended music for three days of procession.
9–11 Oct 2026Sakura · ChibaA transformative mobility exhibition brings together automotive innovation, motorcycles, motorsports, and future transportation solutions.
13–16 Oct 2026ChibaJapan's premier analog gaming convention featuring over 1,300 booths of board games, card games, TRPGs, and trading card games with hands-on experiences.
17–18 Oct 2026ChibaPremium automotive festival showcasing rare classic cars and latest vehicles alongside hypercar demonstrations at an exclusive Mount Fuji venue.
4–6 Dec 2026Minamiboso · ChibaJapan's largest manga and anime fan convention brings together 100,000 enthusiasts for new series debuts, artist appearances, and exclusive merchandise over two December days.
20–21 Dec 2026 · Dates not yet confirmedChibaAn annual show of custom cars and parts at Makuhari Messe, where Japanese carmakers also unveil new models and announce their motorsport plans.
15–17 Jan 2027ChibaWith a record 2,264 dealer groups, this world-renowned festival showcases garage kits, dolls, sculptures, and original artworks from professionals and amateurs.
8 Feb 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedChibaEvery spring the town of Katsuura in Chiba sets out 10,000 hina dolls down shrine staircases, under temple gates, and through the shops and streets between.
1 Feb – 3 Mar 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedKatsuura · ChibaGiant Chinese-style lanterns on and around the lake at Tokyo German Village in Chiba, among them an 11-metre dragon ship and a peacock on the water.
1 Nov 2026 – 4 Apr 2027Sodegaura · ChibaStrawberry picking transforms into a playful experience with themed décor and character guides at Japan's largest rose-themed park.
17 Jan – 30 Apr 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedYachiyo · ChibaJapan's largest tabletop game event brings together over 1,300 booths showcasing board games, card games, TRPGs, and other analog formats.
23–24 May 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedChibaHundreds of outdoor brands showcase gear, fashion, and vehicles while celebrating environmental consciousness at Japan's premier outdoor exhibition.
26–28 Jun 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedChibaEvery July in Sawara, ten seven-metre floats crowned with giant dolls are spun through the streets of a preserved Edo-period merchant town, grazing the eaves.
10–12 Jul 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedKatori · ChibaEvery July at the tip of the Boso Peninsula, close to a hundred diving women in white carry burning torches into the dark sea beneath the Nojimazaki lighthouse.
18–19 Jul 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedMinamiboso · ChibaSurf Jam Festival celebrates four days of beach culture at Ohara Beach in Chiba, with live reggae, funk, and punk performances, plus DJ sets in a premier surfing destination.
17–20 Jul 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedIsumi · ChibaBiannual gathering for anime, gaming, and collecting communities, showcasing and selling garage kits created by independent artists and hobbyists.
26 Jul 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedChibaEvery 4–5 August, ten neighbourhoods of Yokaichiba send mikoshi through the streets while crowds throw water over them. A Chiba festival nearly 500 years old.
4–5 Aug 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSosa · ChibaA three-day concert festival showcases virtual singers Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin and Len, and others performing with a live band across six shows.
28–30 Aug 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedChiba
