This festival in 2020 will be held on a smaller scale for COVID-19 prevention measures.
The lively night festival "Chichibu Yomatsuri", one of the three largest float parade festivals in Japan, has a history of more than 300 years.
A traditional market for Kumade lucky charms annually takes place at Oji-jinja Shrine in Oji Town.
Winter fireworks performed at Odaiba on Saturdays in December.
This exhibition will take place to showcase new products, services, and technology elaborated and developed by Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises.
A large, traditional market held at a historic shrine in Omiya
One of the largest antique markets in Tokyo, some 200 dealers will participate and sell different kinds of antiques.
A traditional market with a history over 400 years, more than 700 stalls line in the streets. There is the Daikan-yashiki 代官屋敷, a former residence of the local governor (Samurai house) near the market place.
A traditional market held at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, annually takes place from 17th to 19th of December.
This annual market is held on 15th in 2020, on a reduced scale for COVID-19 prevention measures. No food stalls will be on the street.
A traditional market held every 15th of December in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture. Hundreds of stalls will line the street between Kawaguchi station and the shrine.
A large event to promote the food and culture of Fukushima Prefecture, held at Tokyo International Forum near Yurakucho Station. Admission Free.
In Japan, there is a traditional custom which is to take a Yuzuyu bath (hot citron bath) on the winter solstice, and most of Sento (Public Bathing Facilities) offer special Yuzuyu bathing at the regular fee on the day.
A year-end market held at Nihonbashi, a historic wholesale district in Tokyo. Though this market is mainly to sell New Year's decorations, wholesalers also join the market and hold special sales of foods, clothes and more.
Traditional midnight parade in fox costume