Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2025 Monday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
Culture Spring Hill Lupine Festival 2025 Apr 9th - May 6th Around 30,000 lupine flowers can be enjoyed at the Kanuma City Flower and Tree Center's Spring Hill Lupine Festival, which runs..
Shopping Mashiko Pottery Festival 2025 Late Apr - Early May Be dazzled with the beauty and variety of handmade wares artfully displayed and for sale in Mashiko during their bi-annual festival...
Temples & Shrines Nikko Yabusame Archery Competition 2025 Saturday - May 17th Yabusame Archery Competition at the Nikko Shunki Reitaisai Grand Spring Festival.
Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2025 Sunday - May 18th Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
