Activities Tokyo Midtown Ice Skating Rink 2025-2026 Late Nov - Late Feb A number of ice skating rinks open in Japan over the colder months, and one of the biggest in Tokyo is located at the Tokyo Midtown..
Activities Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu 2026 Mid Jan - Late Feb The icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu are works of art created by Mother Nature.
Outdoors Zao Snow Monster Festival 2025-2026 Late Dec - Late Feb Every winter, Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture becomes overrun with hordes of “snow monsters.” This natural spectacle is calle..
Seasonal Lake Towada's Winter Story 2026 Late Jan - Late Feb Lake Towada's Winter Story is the Tohoku region's largest winter festival, find out what goes on and how to get there.
Food Sakana and Japan Festival 2026 Late Feb As an island nation, Japan has a great affinity for seafood, fish in particular. The Sakana and Japan Festival aims to highlight..
Culture Yambaru Art Festival 2026 Mid Jan - Late Feb The Yambaru Art Festival is scheduled from mid December until mid January and the multi-venue event will showcase a wide variety..
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2026 Late Jan - Late Feb Each winter, Kinugawa Onsen turns into a celebration of good fortune and fun with the Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival. From late January..
Culture Samukawa Curry Festival 2026 Late Feb The Samukawa Curry Festival celebrates not just Japanese curry, but curries from other parts of the world including Thailand and..