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Dancers in happi coats performing with naruko clappers at Tokyo Yosakoi near Ikebukuro's west exit

Tokyo Yosakoi 2026: Free Ikebukuro Festival, Dates, Venues & Road Closures (October 10–11)

USJ's New York area at night with Christmas decorations and visitors

USJ Christmas 2026: Christmas Night Shows Run Nov 25–Jan 11 Only, Best Dates & What to Wear

Tokyo Disney Resort decked out in Christmas decorations

Tokyo Disney Resort Christmas 2026: Parade and Fireworks Times, Ticket Prices

Large fireworks bursting in the night sky over the Tsuchiura fireworks competition

Tsuchiura Fireworks 2026: Seats Are Sold Out — Here's How You Can Still See It on November 7

The "Miracle Great Wisteria" at Ashikaga Flower Park glowing blue and purple in the winter illumination

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination 2026-2027: Opens October 17, Hours, Tickets & Access from Tokyo

The five-story pagoda at Toji Temple in Kyoto framed by autumn foliage

Kyoto Autumn Special Openings 2026: Dates, Fees and Which Rare Sites Open

A giant hikiyama float pulled through the streets during Karatsu Kunchi festival

Karatsu Kunchi 2026: Dates, Float Times, and Where to Watch for Free

The Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, with wooden hutte chalets, an 11-meter Christmas tree, and evening illuminations.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market 2026: Tickets, Fees & Calmer Days to Go

A runner crossing the turtle-shaped stepping stones at the Kamo River delta in Kyoto on an early-morning run

Run Japan Without Packing Shoes: Kamo River + 3 More Routes

Key visual of hololive Grand Reception, the 9th-anniversary exhibition at TOKYO DREAM PARK in Ariake, Tokyo

hololive Grand Reception 2026: How to Get Tokyo Tickets Before Slots Sell Out

A whale shark gliding through the huge Kuroshio Sea tank at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: Tickets, Discounts, and Getting There from Naha

Former sumo wrestlers performing a live bout in the ring at HIRAKUZA Osaka in Namba

Sumo Show & Workshop in Osaka: HIRAKUZA Namba Prices & Booking

A field of snow monsters—fir trees encased in snow and ice—near Jizo Sancho Station at the top of the Zao Ropeway

Zao Snow Monsters 2026-27: When They Peak, After-Dark Viewing, and Riding the Ropeway

Crowded aisles of handmade-art booths filling the West and South Halls at Design Festa in Tokyo Big Sight

Design Festa 2026: Dates, Tickets & Which Day to Go

Yomiuriland's Sky-Go-LAND Ferris wheel and grounds lit up in jewel-toned Jewellumination colors at night

Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026-2027: Opens October 29 — Tickets, Dates & Getting There from Shinjuku

Winter night view of Nabana no Sato's water illumination and the Hana Kairo tunnel of light

Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination 2026-2027: Opens October 17, Tickets, Hours & Access from Nagoya

Former sumo wrestlers performing a live bout in the ring at HIRAKUZA Ginza

Sumo Dinner Show Tokyo: HIRAKUZA Ginza Prices, Times & Booking

The grounds of JUNGLIA Okinawa in the jungle of northern Okinawa

JUNGLIA Okinawa Tickets: Which Pass to Buy, and Why Tourists Pay ¥8,800

Entrance to Sanrio's "Hotel Floria Tokyo" immersive exhibition on the 4th floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku

Sanrio Hotel Floria Tokyo Tickets: 6 PM Closing, Open-Date Passes From Nov 1

Green view over Yoyogi Park from a hotel near Harajuku in Tokyo

Harajuku & Yoyogi Park Hotels: 5 Picks for Every Budget

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