Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Early Jun The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautiful..
Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2026 Mid Sep The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousands of..
Culture Kanazawa Handmade Marche 2026 Early Oct The Kanazawa Handmade Marche is a celebration of crafts, food, and more, with approximately 1000 booths set to be present at the..
Fuji Textile Week 2026 Late Nov - Mid Dec First held in 2021, the Fuji Textile Week event was designed to revitalize traditional industries and support the local Fujiyoshida..
Activities Iiyama Snow Festival 2027 Early Feb The Iiyama Snow Festival has been running for four decades now, and was originally born from the idea of trying to revitalize this..
Culture Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar The Mount Konpira and Setogawa sakura festival takes place in early April, and includes taiko drum performances, a stage show, various..
Activities Spring Snow Festival at Yuzawa Kogen 2026 Late Apr - Early May Niigata Prefecture is known for receiving significant amounts of winter snowfall, so much so that it's still visible in some..