Culture Niigata City Marathon 2026 Mid Oct Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spots..
Culture Tokyo Art Book Fair 2026 Mid - Late Dec The Tokyo Art Book Fair (TABF) was established in 2009 as Japan’s first event dedicated to art publications, and it brings tog..
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2026 Mid Dec Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mountain..
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
Setouchi Triennale 2026 Mid Apr - Early Nov Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renowned..
Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival 2026 Late Sep Hamamatsu, long celebrated as one of Japan’s gyoza capitals, is set to host the Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival this au..
Takino Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 Early - Late Oct Each autumn, Takino Suzuran Hillside Park in Hokkaido transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors for the Takino Autumn Leaves Fe..
Sohei Festival 2026 Early Oct Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October at..