Culture Claude Monet: Questioning Nature 2026 Feb 7th - May 24th Art lovers heading to Japan in 2026 will have a rare opportunity to experience one of the year's most significant exhibitions...
Culture Mantou Mitama Festival 2026 Late May Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of Hirohima Gokoku-jinja..
Culture May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 May 10th - May 24th Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.
Activities Takikawa Nanohana Festival 2026 Mid - Late May The Takikawa Nanohana Festival started back in 2000 and has become the city's largest annual event, with crowds of around 100,000..
Festivals Laos Festival 2026 Late May The Laos Festival in Yoyogi Park brings food, drinks, music and culture to Tokyo. Don't forget to try the laap!
Sapporo Ramen Show 2026 Mid - Late May If you're a foodie with a love for noodles, the Sapporo Ramen Show in Hokkaido is an event you won't want to miss. The annual..
Activities Sake Aquarium Night 2026 Late May The Sendai Uminomori Aquarium's Sake Aquarium night has been running since 2017, and provides a way to showcase products from..
Activities Okinawa Tropical Illuminations 2025-2026 Late Oct - Late May The Okinawa Tropical Illumination at Southeast Botanical Gardens is one of the country's top illumination events, ranking third..