Takigi Noh (Firelight Noh) at Zōjōji Temple
Takigi Noh is an outdoor Noh theater performance at Zōjōji Temple illuminated by firelight.
Takigi Noh is an outdoor Noh theater performance at Zōjōji Temple illuminated by firelight.
A traditional Japanese parade featuring a 36-metre-long dragon.
Nakanobu Nebuta Festival is Shinagawa's own mini-version of Aomori's famous Nebuta Festival.
Held every even-numbered year, Sanno Festival is one of Tokyo's three great festivals.
This is a friendly neighborhood festival with a fiery twist. Along with daruma dolls of all shapes and sizes, see dances and a bonfire.
Ring in the New Year with the traditional Japanese tradition of hatsumōde.
Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.
At this festival, daikon are offered to the god Shoden then given to visitors so they can gain some of the health and power of the god himself.
Need a little luck in the new year? Kick off the new year with good fortune and tradition at Kitain Temple's annual Daruma Market, taking place in the historic city of Kawagoe.
Eight metropolitan gardens in Tokyo open and host special events to celebrate the start of the new year.
Watch 2024 drift away on the waves, and 2025 light up the skies in Yokosuka.
Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.
If you're willing to climb on the first day of the new year, join the crowds in welcoming the sunrise of a fresh start.
A European Christmas market lands in Japan at the foot of Tokyo Tower.
Protect yourself from the cold of winter at the Winter Solstice Festival.
Shout, scramble, and embrace the chaos at this centuries-old festival dedicated to cursing.
The 47 Rōnin Winter Festival is a somber event that commemorates the 47 rōnin.
This festival promises to be Japan's biggest Philippines event of the year.
Japan's autumn leaves are a sight to rival even the famous cherry blossom blooms, and Mt Takao is one of the choicest spots to see them.
Explore one of Tokyo's best kept secrets at this historic festival for fortune and prosperity.