KEYAKI Light Parade by FeStA LuCe in Wakayama City will light about 500 street trees with 1.6 million LEDs along a 3.5 km route and attempt a Guinness World Records title, running from November 21, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
Niigata Prefecture has been chosen for National Geographic's "Best of the World 2027" list of 25 destinations to visit in 2027, published on October 20, 2026 (local time). It is the only destination in Japan on the list, cited for its Echigo-Tsumari art festival and centuries-old fermentation culture.
The Sogi Park Momiji Festival in Toki, Gifu, returns from November 14 to 29, 2026 for the first time since 2023. The Sakasa Momiji reflection illumination will run for three nights, with fully reservation-based night parking now open for booking.
Tsuruga Castle Projection Mapping 2026 will be held from November 20 to 22 at Tsuruga Castle Park in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima. Viewing is free with no advance registration, and the show combines imagery inspired by Aizu's traditional culture with a sea-of-clouds effect.
TOKYO SKYTREE will open its observatory from 5:30 AM on January 1, 2027, for 800 guests to watch the first sunrise of the year, with tickets sold online, through official hotels, travel agencies, and campaigns starting November 2026.
I-GARDEN AIR in Iidabashi, Tokyo will hold a lighting ceremony on November 11, 2026, and keep its annual illumination Crystal Garden 2026-2027 lit through February 14, 2027, with about 22,000 LED bulbs along three streets.