by admin | Dec 9, 2024
Sculptures, fireworks and more in snow country
Venue
When
Mid Feb 2025
The Tokamachi Snow Festival is held annually, and has a history dating back to 1950. This part of Niigata boasts one of the highest snowfall levels not just in Japan but on the planet, so there’s bucket loads of the white stuff to enjoy. The festival spans over several sites in the area, with snow sculptures, music performances, a kimono queen competition and more.
by admin | Dec 9, 2024
Beautiful cars and beautiful models under one roof
The Tokyo Auto Salon at Makuhari Messe, a huge hall and convention center in Chiba, is not to be confused with the Tokyo Motor Show which happens once every two years.
This show is on every year and showcases race cars and modified vehicles, while the Motor Show is for companies to show all their new street-legal vehicles.
The Tokyo Auto Salon is open to the public and tickets can be purchased online.
The show takes place every January and showcases a fantastic range of cars and droves of models at each booth. It’s a must-see for any car lover.
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by admin | Dec 9, 2024
The second sumo tournament of the year
Venue
EDION Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
When
Mar 9th – Mar 23rd 2025
Japan’s second grand sumo tournament is held in Osaka at the EDION Arena Osaka.
This 15-day event is a part of a six-tournament series that occurs annually in Japan.
If you are interested in experiencing this ancient and uniquely Japanese sport firsthand, be sure to purchase tickets!
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by admin | Dec 9, 2024
When
Jan 12th – Jan 26th 2025
Japan’s six-tournament sumo season starts in mid-January with the January Grand Sumo Tournament.
This event lasts 15 days and takes place in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan, the country’s main sumo stadium. The impressive facility elegantly blends modernity and tradition and can hold up to 10,000 people!
If you visit Japan during this exciting time of year, why not book a ticket for an intimate glimpse into this time-honored sport? Join the crowd’s tense anticipation and witness the thrilling matches firsthand.
Tickets for the January Grand Sumo Tournament typically go on sale around early December.
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by admin | Dec 9, 2024
The Hoshikawa Illumination event takes place along Kumagaya’s Hoshikawa Street, and it includes around 40,000 sparkling LED lights adorning trees in alternating shades of champagne gold and ocean blue. The elegant atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for a romantic stroll arm-in-arm with your significant other during the colder months!
Unlike some illumination events, the Hoshikawa Illumination isn’t limited to the Christmas period only – it runs all the way until the end of March, giving visitors plenty of time after the festive season to stop by.
The lights will be on from 5pm until 10pm during the event period, and there is no admission fee to appreciate their beauty.
Hoshikawa Street is located approximately 5 minutes on foot from Kumagaya Station, which is served by the Jōetsu Shinkansen, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the Takasaki Line, and the Chichibu Main Line.
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