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17 upcoming events
Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2025

Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2025

Oct 15th - Nov 5th

The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival takes place from early October to mid-November every year at two venues: the Kumano Taisha Shrine..

Yamagata 4 Free Entry
Millennium Corridor 2025

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...

Yamagata ¥1,500
Tendo City Nabe Battle 2025

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 ..

Yamagata 9
Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026

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..

Yamagata Free Entry
Nagai Snow Lantern Festival 2026

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..

Yamagata 1 Free Entry
Yamagata Snow Festival 2026

Yamagata Snow Festival 2026

Early Feb

Yamagata hosts a winter festival on the first weekend of February 2017.

Yamagata Free Entry
Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival 2026

Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival 2026

Early Feb

Held on the second weekend of February each year, the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival sees Matsugasaki Park and its surrounds decorated..

Yamagata

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