Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

Here is a list of festivals, events and auspicious timings. Click on the links below to know more about each festival/event and get information about when, why and how these are celebrated.

Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, is a shopper's paradise with lively shopping streets and huge malls! Check out top spots around Sapporo Station, Odori, Tanukikoji, Susukino, and New Sapporo Station ...