Marquee
Sport
Tokyo Marathon 2027
7 Mar 2027
Tokyo
What's on
in Japan
Japan's calendar runs from sumo in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka to marathons in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, a Sapporo winter festival, a Kobe light festival, a Formula 1 weekend at Suzuka and large fairs such as Comiket in Tokyo.
Best known
Marquee and major events
Next up
Full calendarOct26to 4 Nov
On nowFestivalMajor
Tokyo International Film Festival 2026
26 Oct to 4 Nov 2026 · Tokyo
Details
Nov6to 8
SportMajor
Super GT Round 8, Motegi 2026
6 to 8 Nov 2026 · Motegi
Details
Nov8to 22
SportMajor
Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament 2026
8 to 22 Nov 2026 · Fukuoka
Details
Nov15
Sport
Kobe Marathon 2026
15 Nov 2026 · Kobe
Details
Nov29
SportMajor
Japan Cup 2026
29 Nov 2026 · Tokyo
Details
Dec26to 31
FestivalMajor
Countdown Japan 26/27
26 to 31 Dec 2026 · Chiba
Details
Cities
All cities
14 events
Tokyo
Sumo at Ryogoku, the marathon, Comiket, film and art shows.
3 events
Osaka
The March sumo tournament, a marathon and AnimeJapan 2027.
2 events
Chiba
Countdown Japan at Makuhari Messe in December 2026.
2 events
Kobe
The Luminarie light festival, 29 January to 7 February 2027.
1 event
Fukuoka
The November Kyushu sumo tournament.
1 event
Funabashi
The Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse on 27 December 2026.
1 event
Kyoto
A February marathon finishing at Heian-jingu Shrine.
1 event
Motegi
Super GT's grand final in November 2026.
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FAQ
What are the biggest events in Japan?+
The best-known events on the calendar are Tokyo Marathon 2027 (7 Mar, Tokyo), Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2027 (9 to 11 Apr, Suzuka), Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 (26 Oct to 4 Nov, Tokyo) and Super GT Round 8, Motegi 2026 (6 to 8 Nov, Motegi).
When is the busiest time for events in Japan?+
November 2026 has the most events in this calendar, with 8 events running. The month pages show what is on in each.
Where do the dates come from?+
From the organiser, the governing body or an official tourism release. Every event page names its sources and the day its dates were checked.
Does Hadath sell tickets?+
No. Each event page links to the organiser or an authorised seller, and you buy from them.
Can I list my event?+
Organiser listing is coming soon. Leave your details on the list your event page and we will write once when it opens.