Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
By month: November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027
Large-scale fireworks display set against Mount Fuji and seasonal blossoms, held at a racing circuit with diverse viewing options and daytime attractions.
3 Apr 2027Oyama · ShizuokaEach winter the capybaras of Izu Shaboten Zoo in Ito soak in an open-air hot bath, a custom that began at the zoo in 1982 and is now known across Japan.
21 Nov 2026 – 4 Apr 2027Ito · ShizuokaA concert series brings virtual singers to Hamamatsu, with live band performances and exhibitions of creator artwork.
24–26 Jul 2027Exact date not confirmed yetHamamatsu · ShizuokaSunpu Castle Park hosts a lantern event where LED lanterns are released into the night sky on helium and string, balancing safety and the environment.
14–15 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetShizuokaA 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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetHamamatsu · Shizuoka
