Music Shinjo Matsuri 2025 Aug 24th - Aug 26th Shinjo, in Yamagata, hosts this annual festival in which giant floats are paraded through the city.
Yamagata Imonikai Festival 2025 Sunday - Sep 14th Enjoy beef taro stew out of the world’s largest pot.
Culture Ishidan Marathon at Mount Haguro 2025 Late Oct The Ishidan Marathon is an event held in Haguro that takes runners to the summit of Mount Haguro.
Activities Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Early Oct - Early Nov The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival takes place from early October to mid-November every year at two venues: the Kumano Taisha Shrine..
Culture Millennium Corridor 2025 Late Oct - Late Nov From late October until early December, one of the Tohoku region's most popular winter illumination events is set to take place...
Food Tendo City Nabe Battle 2025 Late Nov Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully ..
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Nagai Snow Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb Every February, snow lanterns illuminate the town of Nagai, inviting you to experience a lively evening of winter wonder and community..