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Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event

Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event

Mid Jan

The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..

Niigata 6 Free Entry
Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival

Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival

Late Jan - Early Feb

The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..

Niigata 2
Koide International Snowball Fight

Koide International Snowball Fight

Mid Feb

The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..

Niigata 5 Free Entry
Tokamachi Snow Festival

Tokamachi Snow Festival

Mid Feb

The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..

Niigata 5 Free Entry
Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival

Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival

Late Feb

Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..

Niigata Free Entry
Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa

Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa

Early Mar

The Naked Man Festival at Urasa's Bishamondo is one of the top bizarre festivals in Japan and a wonderful night out each year..

Niigata 5 Free Entry
Urasa Naked Man Festival

Urasa Naked Man Festival

Early Mar

Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants push and jostle..

Niigata 6 Free Entry
Nagaoka Hodare Festival

Nagaoka Hodare Festival

Early Mar

Wishing for fertility? The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful..

Niigata 1 Free Entry

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