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Namahage Sedo Festival 2026

Namahage Sedo Festival 2026

Early Feb

The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..

Akita 2 Free Entry
Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival 2026

Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival 2026

Early Feb

The Inukko dog festival is held on the second weekend in February in Yuzawa City in Akita

Akita 5 Free Entry
The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2026

The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2026

Tuesday - Feb 10th

Each winter on February 10th the people of Kariwano district in Daisen City, Akita gather together for a giant tug of war that will..

Akita 1 Free Entry
Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2026

Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2026

Mid Feb

The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (火振りかまくら Hiburi Kamakura) takes place in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture annually on..

Akita 2 Free Entry
Yokote Kamakura Festival 2026

Yokote Kamakura Festival 2026

Feb 15th - Feb 16th

Every February, Akita's Yokote transforms into a fairytale landscape dotted with igloo-like structures in a festival dating..

Akita 1 Free Entry

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