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Culture Fuelfest Japan 2025 Monday - Aug 11th Auto aficionados are in for a treat this summer as Fuelfest Japan returns to Fuji Speedway in August, coinciding with the Mountain..
Culture Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early - Late Feb Each year between February and March, Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula hosts the Kawazu Sakura Festival, one of Japan's most unique..
Traditional Hamamatsu Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th A parade of floats from the districts of Hamamatsu
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Culture Matsukawa Tarai Race 2026 Early Jul Tarai-bune, also known as "tub boats," are traditional Japanese wooden boats which were traditionally used for fishing. The Matsukawa..
Culture Shimada Obi Festival 2025 Early Oct Shimada, Shizuoka is home to one of Japan's three most unusual festivals, the Obi Festival, which takes place only once every..
Culture Summer Potato Festival 2026 Early Mar The Summer Potato Festival in Shizuoka is a celebration of all things sweet potato related, and the two-day event this July is expected..