Festivals 360° Yonezawa Open Factory 2026 Mid Sep The 360° Yonezawa Open Factory invites visitors to step inside the workshops and studios that define the city’s rich manufactu..
Culture Ishidan Marathon at Mount Haguro 2026 Late Oct The Ishidan Marathon is an event held in Haguro that takes runners to the summit of Mount Haguro.
Activities Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival takes place from early October to mid-November every year at two venues: the Kumano Taisha Shrine..
Food Tendo City Nabe Battle 2026 Mid Nov Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully ..
Culture Millennium Corridor 2026 Late Oct - Late Nov From late October until early December, one of the Tohoku region's most popular winter illumination events is set to take place...
Activities Yamagata Christmas Market 2026 Mid - Late Dec Before Yamagata's snow wonderland goes into full effect, kick off the holiday season with Yamagata’s first Christmas market.
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2027 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..