Events in Japan

December - 12 : Jyuni-gatsu

Events in Japan

Chichibu Night Festival | Dec. 2 and 3 2018

The lively night festival "Chichibu Yomatsuri", one of the three largest float parade festivals in Japan, has a history of more than 300 years.

Skate Exchange powered by JTB | Dec. 1 2018

An international skateboarding event will be held in Adachi-ku, Tokyo, featuring the international top female skateboarders coming to Japan.

Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks in December

Winter fireworks performed at Odaiba on Saturdays in December.

Tokaichi Market at Hikawa Shrine (Daitosai Festival) | Dec. 10. 2018

A large, traditional market held at a historic shrine in Omiya

Okameichi Market at Kawaguchi-jinja Shrine | Dec. 15. 2018

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.

Flea Market in Setagaya (Boroichi Market) | Dec. 15 and 16. 2018

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.

Hagoita Market at Asakusa | Dec. 17-19. 2018

A traditional market held at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, annually takes place from 17th to 19th of December.

Yuzuyu Bathing at Sento Public Bathhouse | Dec. 22. 2018

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.

Year-end Market at Yagenborifudo Temple, Nihonbashi | Dec.26-28. 2018

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.

Fox Parade at Oji | Dec.31. 2018 (Midnight)

Traditional midnight parade in fox costume

Free One-Day Legal Consultation for foreign residents in Ibaraki Prefecture | Dec. 9. 2018

Legal consultations may cover issues related to work, visa, marrage, taxes, insurance and other concerns.

Japan SMEs Tech & Service, Tokyo | Dec. 11-13. 2018

This exhibition will take place to showcase new products, services, and technology elaborated and developed by Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises.

SEMICON JAPAN | Dec. 11-13. 2018

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The semiconductor supply chain with more than 750 exhibiting companies from Japan and other regions will showcase innovative solutions.