Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
Sunpu Castle Park hosts a lantern event where participants release LED lanterns into the night sky using helium and string, balancing safety with environmental responsibility.
14–15 Aug 2026Shizuoka · ChubuA hands-on event at Hamamatsu Castle Park allowing visitors to launch flameless LED lanterns into the night sky above the castle grounds.
18 Jul – 19 Aug 2026Shizuoka · ChubuThe Original Capybara Open-Air Bath at Izu Shaboten Zoo is an iconic winter event where visitors watch capybaras soak in hot baths, a tradition beginning in 1982.
22 Nov 2026 – 5 Apr 2027Shizuoka · ChubuLarge-scale fireworks display set against Mount Fuji and seasonal blossoms, held at a racing circuit with diverse viewing options and daytime attractions.
11 Apr 2027Shizuoka · ChubuA musical concert series brings virtual singers to Hamamatsu for the first time, featuring live band performances and creator exhibitions.
24–26 Jul 2027Shizuoka · Chubu
