Check out these lists of events in Japan.
There are many exciting countdown events held in Japan. Here is a list of some of New Year's Eve events.
Lists fun Halloween events held in Japan - Halloween in Japan.
Are you visiting Japan in winter? Colorful holiday illuminations and Christmas decorations can be seen around the country. Check out some of Japan's beautiful holiday illuminations listed here.
It is traditional for Japanese people to visit a shrine or temple during the period starting from the mid-night on New Year's Eve to the first week in January. People pray for safety, health, and good fortune for the new year. The first visit to a temple or shrine in the year is called hatsumoude. This is a list of the most popular temples and shrines for hatsumoude.
On Setsubun day, bean throwing ceremonies are held at shrines and temples all over Japan. People visit there to throw beans or pick up beans. It will be an interesting experience for you to see a bean throwing ceremony. Here is a list of famous shrines and temples for bean throwing ceremonies.
A list of popular summer concerts in Japan.
Tsukimi is a Japanese custom to view the moon on the night of August 15the in the lunar calendar.
Traditionally, tsukimi dango (Japanese dumplings) and Japanese sake are placed on a tray and susuki (pampas grass) are arranged in a vase. You can view the moon quietly at home, but for those of you who want to experience moon viewing with others, here are some events take place in and around Tokyo.
Information about Japan Beer Festival held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama.
The World Cosplay Summit organized by Aichi Television Broadcasting Co. has begun in 2003.
In 2005, the Special Olympics World Winter Games will be held in Nagano where the 1998 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were held.
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