Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
Rikugien Garden opens for nighttime autumn foliage viewing, illuminating the garden's fall colours alongside projection mapping and carefully framed photographic vistas.
28 Nov – 9 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoThis exhibition showcases archaeological and folklore materials including Jomon artefacts and historic household items that document Musashino's cultural heritage.
18 Jul – 13 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoAn annual market held in December where visitors purchase traditional daruma dolls representing wishes for health, family unity, and prosperity.
17–18 Dec 2026Kanagawa · KantoShiro EXPO is Japan's largest annual castle festival, celebrating castle culture through specialist talks, regional performances, and booths representing castles nationwide.
19–20 Dec 2026Kanagawa · KantoJapan'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 2026Chiba · KantoA food festival project running roughly 100 days across four consecutive events celebrating curry, ramen, Chinese noodles, gyoza, and garlic risotto.
11 Sep – 25 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoA year-end market features daruma dolls, traditional symbols of resilience, accompanied by a distinctive soul-insertion ritual using flint sparks.
28 Dec 2026Kanagawa · KantoAn annual custom car festival features new automotive parts and technologies alongside models unveiled by domestic manufacturers.
9–11 Jan 2027Chiba · KantoThe Sagicho-shinji ritual burns New Year's decorations on January 15 at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū shrine in a purifying fire believed to cleanse impurities and bring a bountiful harvest.
15 Jan 2027Kanagawa · KantoA family-friendly racing event sees participants in full Tyrannosaurus costumes sprinting across park fields in various divisions, from junior to adult competitors.
17 Jan 2027Kanagawa · KantoA National Important Folk Cultural Property, this Little New Year fire ritual purifies homes and communities through burning traditional new-year decorations.
17 Jan 2027Kanagawa · KantoThis prestigious ice sculpture competition celebrates its 50th anniversary with works by professional carvers displayed at a Tokyo shrine.
17–18 Jan 2027Tokyo · KantoIn February, this festival features a grand procession of 200 costumed samurai in traditional armor proceeding to Bannaji Temple for a traditional purification ceremony.
31 Jan 2027Tochigi · KantoWith a record 2,264 dealer groups, this world-renowned festival showcases garage kits, dolls, sculptures, and original artworks from professionals and amateurs.
8 Feb 2027Chiba · KantoTraditional hina dolls and intricately crafted miniature furnishings reveal the artistry and cultural significance of this centuries-old celebration.
30 Jan – 15 Feb 2027Kanagawa · KantoA winter festival in Yokohama celebrates the legacy of a historic plum grove, with around 100 trees blooming at Myōhōji Temple, reviving centuries of tradition.
14–15 Feb 2027Kanagawa · KantoA festival celebrating Chofu's cinematic heritage since 1933 connects audiences with the city's continued cluster of film and media companies.
6 Feb – 1 Mar 2027Tokyo · KantoThis winter festival celebrates Japan's regional strawberry varieties through 45 vendors offering themed sweets and merchandise at the iconic Red Brick Warehouse.
5 Feb – 1 Mar 2027Kanagawa · Kanto
