Culture Will You Fight Or Watch? 2025 Early Nov Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Activities Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks 2026 Early - Late Feb Want to photograph 'Diamond Fuji'? Only in February do the settled weather and the sun's position create the opportunity..
Culture Onbashira Matsuri in Suwa, Nagano 2028 Early Apr - Mid May Onbashira Matsuri in Suwa, Nagano is filled with plenty of singing, dancing, colorful costumes and merrymaking in general.
Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2025 Feb 11th - Apr 18th Antique hina doll sets from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric..
Food Niigata Ramen Battle 2025 Mid May - Early Jun The annual Ramen Wars event in Niigata City brings some of Japan's best ramen chefs to the region. For 800 yen a serving, visitors..
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2025 Early Jun The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Nov 1st - Nov 24th The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2025 Early - Mid Jun The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's. A kite was crashed by residents of Shirone into..