Discover Japanese Festivals

First shrine or temple visit of the New Year, a nationwide tradition.

Japanese New Year celebrations with traditional food, games, and shrine visits.

Grand kabuki performances at Tokyo's iconic Kabukiza Theatre.

Japan's most famous long-distance relay race from Tokyo to Hakone and back.

Osaka's New Year business prosperity festival at Imamiya Ebisu Shrine.

Breaking of New Year mochi decorations, symbolizing new beginnings.