Early February 2027Nara Setsubun MantoroA lantern festival in Nara, the Mantoro at Kasuga Taisha Shrine lights over 3,000 lanterns twice a year in February and August.Kasuga Taisha Shrine, NaraJapanese Festivals
Feb 5–21, 2027Nagasaki Lantern FestivalA Lunar New Year festival in Nagasaki, this event features 15,000 lanterns and cultural performances, including dragon dances and parades, throughout the city’s historic district.Nagasaki Chinatown, NagasakiJapanese Festivals