Culture Gosen Knit Fes 2024 Mid Nov Running for almost a decade now, the Gosen Knit Fes celebrates this woolly art form in various ways. The entire town takes part..
Shopping Nagano Christmas Market 2024 Mid Dec - Late Nov The Nagano Christmas Market is a new event on the winter calendar, and it's set to bring local crafts, seasonal treats, an..
Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival 2025 Early Feb - Mid Mar The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.
Culture Pillow Fight in Ito City 2025 Late Feb The Pillow Fight in Ito City takes place with teams of eight who battle it out against one another by throwing pillows, while futon..
Activities Tsunan Snow Festival 2025 Early Mar Parts of Niigata Prefecture often get referred to as yukiguni (snow country) thanks to the region's massive amount of winter..
Activities Asahi Funagawa Spring Quartet 2025 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 Mino Festival 2025 Mid Apr The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flower..
Activities Fujieda Wisteria Festival 2024 Apr 20th - May 5th There are many places to enjoy the best of wisteria season in Japan, including Shizuoka's Rengeji-ike Park. The park is home..