Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
Persimmons harvested from a shrine tree are distributed among parishioners as part of this harvest celebration.
14 Nov 2026Ishikawa · ChubuThis ramen festival gathers 116 chefs at Okubo Park to create entirely new bowl designs, offering pure surprise and discovery under the theme of the Ramen of the Future.
10 Oct – 15 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoA seasonal seafood festival in Fukui celebrates the local crab fishing industry with traditional dishes, street food, performances, and a crab-catching activity.
15–16 Nov 2026Fukui · ChubuA castle festival features an armored warrior procession, parades, and traditional performances including taiko drumming and Shinto kagura dance.
16 Nov 2026Yamaguchi · ChugokuThis annual summit gathers hundreds of costumed regional mascots from Japan and abroad in Hanyu City, celebrating the country's distinctive and vibrant mascot culture.
15–16 Nov 2026Saitama · KantoAn autumn event synchronizes fireworks and drone choreography with music across an open plaza, creating a panoramic display of light and color.
21 Nov 2026Osaka · KansaiThe Marugame Udon Festival celebrates Sanuki udon through immersive culinary experiences highlighting this Kagawa regional speciality's place in Japan's noodle culture.
21–22 Nov 2026Kagawa · ShikokuThis festival celebrates handmade scarecrows submitted by local and visiting artists, competing in contests that honor agricultural heritage and showcase creative craftsmanship.
25 Oct – 22 Nov 2026Ibaraki · KantoAn exhibition exploring Ainu clothing and the exchange with Honshu fashion, tracing garments from historical samurai-class robes to contemporary ruwunpe designs.
19 Sep – 23 Nov 2026Hokkaido · HokkaidoAn exceptional festival allows visitors to sleep inside historic folk houses at an open-air museum and experience traditional Edo-period village life.
22–23 Nov 2026Osaka · KansaiWajima Marine Town celebrates fresh seafood and local specialties with market stalls, performances, and free crab soup each November.
23 Nov 2026Ishikawa · ChubuThis evening event illuminates historic buildings and autumn foliage at the museum while showcasing traditional Japanese lighting methods like paper lanterns and gas lamps.
22–23 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoThis ikebana exhibition presents 200 works spanning classical traditions and contemporary installations, exploring the expressive potential of flowers in diverse settings.
21–24 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoOnce a year the gods of Japan are said to abandon their shrines for Izumo, where a season of quiet rites welcomes, hosts, and finally sends them home again.
18–25 Nov 2026Shimane · ChugokuThis festival honors Tenjin, a tenth-century poet and administrator deified for his integrity, through a ritual dating back over a thousand years.
28 Nov 2026Yamaguchi · ChugokuToei Kyoto Studio Park brings Japanese yokai legends to life with parades, interactive dance experiences, workshops, and exhibitions celebrating supernatural folklore.
12 Sep – 29 Nov 2026Kyoto · KansaiTokyo's highest beer garden sits at 500 meters elevation, serving all-you-can-drink craft beers and buffet fare with city views by day and stargazing at night.
30 May – 29 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoAround 300 works by Mizuki Shigeru, from his childhood drawings to the yokai he spent a lifetime recording, at the Kobe Fashion Museum from September to November.
12 Sep – 29 Nov 2026Hyogo · Kansai
