Culture Summer Festivals in Yamaguchi Robert Kodama Celebrate the summer with a series of festivals in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Activities Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Mid Aug The annual Akeno Sunflower Festival is a highlight on the summer event calendar, offering the chance to enjoy fields upon fields of these beautiful flowers
Activities Sagamiko Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Mar - Mid Apr The Sagamiko Sakura Festival is billed as one of the biggest sakura festivals in the Kanto Region, with around 2500 cherry blossom trees dotting the grounds
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Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Yokohama Baseball Stadium Elena Lisina At the 2020 Olympic Games baseball and softball matches will be special additional events. Baseball is regarded as a national sport in Japan.
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: The National Stadium Elena Lisina The National Stadium will be used as the main stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games for the Opening & Closing ceremonies, track and field events and football
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Odaiba Marine Park Elena Lisina Odaiba Marine Park will host the 2020 Olympic Games marathon swimming and triathlon events and the Paralympic Games triathlon.