Culture Tatebayashi Koinobori Festival 2024 Mar 23rd - May 10th Each year from late March to early May, Gunma's Tatebayashi City hangs around 5000 carp streamers, or koinobori, in anticipation..
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Culture Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival 2025 Early Jan Held every year on January 9th, the Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival is a fun way to set your intentions for the coming year. The event..
Culture Misato Plum Festival 2025 Late Feb - Late Mar The Misato Plum Festival is held every year from late February to late March, and it's one of Gunma Prefecture's largest..
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