Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2027 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood...
Activities Asahi Funagawa Spring Quartet 2026 Early - Mid Apr The Asahi Funagawa Spring Quartet event runs for two weeks during April, and it's a real celebration of the season, with sakura,..
Culture Echizen Fish Festival 2026 Late Sep The Echizen Fish Festival is Fukui Prefecture's largest fish-related event, and it's held at the time of year when the largest..
Culture Gifu Beer Festival 2026 Early Oct Held annually since 2015, the Gifu Beer Festival aims to promote regional revitalization through good brews and good food.
Culture Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba restaurants..
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..
Karuizawa Half Marathon 2026 Mid May The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skiing...