All events in Japan, by type
Every category on the site, with how many events each lists and what's coming up next. Dates are checked against official sources.
Nature & seasons
Blossoms, autumn colour and lights — the things Japan plans its year around.
- Cherry BlossomsThe sakura front moves from Okinawa in January to Hokkaido in May — typical bloom windows for each spot.
- Autumn LeavesIn seasonKoyo starts in the mountains in late September and reaches Tokyo and Kyoto in late November.
- Winter IlluminationsIn seasonMost of Japan's big light displays run from November through February.
Festivals & holidays
Fireworks, winter festivals, Christmas markets and New Year.
- Fireworks FestivalsSummer fireworks festivals peak in late July and August, with a few running into autumn.
- Snow & Winter FestivalsIn seasonThe Sapporo Snow Festival, ice festivals and snow-lantern nights, mostly in January and February.
- Christmas MarketsIn seasonGerman-style markets in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Sapporo and beyond, from late November to December 25.
- New Year in JapanIn seasonHatsumode shrine visits, temple bells on New Year's Eve, year-end markets and what's open over the holiday.
Sumo, sport & pop culture
Grand sumo, the Tokyo Marathon and Japan's biggest fan conventions.