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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns 2

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Police officers patrol near the main press center of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the event's opening on Feb. 6.

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[Breaking News]Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

SENDAI, Japan, Jan. 20 Kyodo - Video taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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Echizen crabs in central Japan

Boiled Echizen crabs are shown to the media at a fish wholesaler in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, on Jan. 21, 2026, as part of an annual event organized by the central Japan prefecture to present the winter delicacy to Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members.

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Echizen crabs in central Japan

Boiled Echizen crabs are shown to the media at a fish wholesaler in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, on Jan. 21, 2026, as part of an annual event organized by the central Japan prefecture to present the winter delicacy to Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members.

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Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

Photo taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8.

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Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

Photo taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8.

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Sylvie Tellier attends the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Sylvie Tellier and her son Oscar attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Sylvie Tellier attends the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Sylvie Tellier attends the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Sylvie Tellier and her son Oscar attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

The Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Prince Joachim and Princess Yasmine Murat attend the Performance Of 'Tempo' Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Olivier Lesgourgues a.k.a. Mac Lesggy and his wife Anabelle Lesggy attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Silvia Tellier attends the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stephane Rolland, Sylvie Tellier and Pierre Martinez attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Hinaupoko Deveze attends the Performance Of 'Tempo' Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Chantal Goya and Miss France 2026 Hinaupoko Deveze attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Hinaupoko Deveze attends the Performance Of 'Tempo' Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Magloire Delcros-Varaud and Miss France 2026 Hinaupoko Deveze attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Hinaupoko Deveze attends the Performance Of 'Tempo' Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stephane Rolland, Miss France 2026 Hinaupoko Deveze and Pierre Martinez attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stephane Rolland, Miss France 2026 Hinaupoko Deveze and Pierre Martinez attend the Performance Of Tempo Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Hinaupoko Deveze attends the Performance Of 'Tempo' Show By Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione For 1,600 Hospitalized Children at Cirque Bouglione on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stephane Rolland and Pierre Martinez, under the patronage of the Hospitals Foundation, is organizing a performance of the Tempo show by the Bouglione Winter Circus for 1,600 hospitalized children on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stephane Rolland and Pierre Martinez, under the patronage of the Hospitals Foundation, is organizing a performance of the Tempo show by the Bouglione Winter Circus for 1,600 hospitalized children on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stephane Rolland and Pierre Martinez, under the patronage of the Hospitals Foundation, is organizing a performance of the Tempo show by the Bouglione Winter Circus for 1,600 hospitalized children on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stephane Rolland and Pierre Martinez, under the patronage of the Hospitals Foundation, is organizing a performance of the Tempo show by the Bouglione Winter Circus for 1,600 hospitalized children on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Rolland Event At Bouglione Winter Circus

Stylist Julien Fournie attends Stephane Rolland, under the patronage of the Hospitals Foundation, is organizing a performance of the Tempo show by the Bouglione Winter Circus for 1,600 hospitalized children on January 10, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM