Shikoda Dragon Dance Ritual 2025 Elizabeth S Saikoin, a usually quiet Shingon Buddhist temple in Kashiwa City is the site of a centuries-old tradition to bring rain to th...
Nightlife Summer Sonic Tokyo 2025 Celine Ong Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival that's held simultaneously in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2025 Celine Ong Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portab...
Activities Tokyo Game Show 2025 Francesco Agresti Experience one of the biggest annual video game trade shows in the world.
Mihamaen Lantern Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Mihamaen Lantern Festival is set to include around 200 lanterns decorated by local children, plus bamboo lights and tradi...
Culture All Japan Superhero Festival 2025 Elizabeth S On October 15th and 16th, superheroes and mascot characters from all over Japan meet at various locations in Chiba City. This...
Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström If you want to start out the new year in an active way, the Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon takes place in early January – and...
Culture Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 George Popescu Tokyo Auto Salon showcases many racing and modified vehicles, new technology and beautiful models.
Culture Tokyo German Village Christmas Market 2025-2026 Kim Bergström Chiba Prefecture's Tokyo German Village provides a slice of Europe in Japan with a Christmas market event.
Activities Inzai Illuminations 2025-2026 Kim Bergström The Inzai Illuminations are a relatively new annual event which commenced back in 2018. The event has grown year after year, ...
