Museums Miffy 65th Anniversary Exhibition: Fukui Sep 19th - Nov 7th Miffy, the iconic rabbit character created by Dutch artist Dick Bruna, celebrated its 65th anniversary last year. A special exhibition..
Shopping RENEW: Factory Tour & Market Early Mar The combination of unique, high-quality local materials with processes that have been fine-tuned through generations of labor create..
Culture Illuminated Asuwa River in Spring Late Mar - Mid Apr Illuminated cherry trees along Asuwa River in Fukui will mesmerize you. You can enjoy this gorgeous view without fighting the crowds...
Activities Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Early - Mid Apr Each year from around early to mid April, the grounds of the Maruoka Castle and the neighboring Kasumigajo Park are home to the..
Activities Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival Early - Mid May The Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival is an annual event held in early May, where around 50,000 azaleas bloom in various shades of..
Culture Iris Festival at Daian-zenji Temple Early - Late Jun At Daian-zenji Temple, beautiful irises in full bloom welcomed me. There was soothing music in the air, coming from a Chinese ..
Online Culture Echizen Asakura Mantoya Lightup Late Aug Echizen Asakura Mantoya in Fukui is an annual summer illumination event held at the ancient historical site, Ichijodani Asakura..