Culture Arita Ceramics Fair 2025 Apr 29th - May 5th The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Late Jan - Mid Feb Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Culture Kagoshima Christmas Market 2025 Early - Late Dec Enjoy cosy Christmas festivities at Kagoshima Christmas Market
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Activities Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2025 Oct 30th - Nov 3rd Held every autumn along the Kase River just outside Saga City, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta brings together hot air balloon..
Activities Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2025 Early Apr - Early May Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from April..
Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour 2026 Mid Feb - Early Apr The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
Culture Hina Festival Opening Parade 2026 Feb 11th - Apr 3rd Yanagawa's Hina Festival Opening Parade brings the figurines of Girls' Day to life.