Culture Junji Ito “Enchantment” Exhibition 2025 Oct 11th - Dec 25th Step into the hauntingly beautiful world of legendary horror manga artist Junji Ito in his first large-scale solo exhibition in..
Activities Cosplay Gataket at Mitsuke English Garden 2026 Early Apr Niigata's Mitsuke English Garden is adding some fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, returning after its successful..
Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City. The event serves as a way for the local community..
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Mid - Late May The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history spanning..
Culture Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival 2026 Early Jun The annual Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival blends color, sound, and movement in a vivid celebration rooted in local prayers for a..
Culture Yoshida Fire Festival 2026 Aug 26th - Aug 27th Every year on August 26 and 27, the quiet streets of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture erupt into a blaze of sacred fire and spiritual..
Culture Katakai Festival 2026 Mid Sep As summer fades into autumn, Niigata Prefecture's Ojiya City celebrates the Katakai Festival, one of Japan's most spectacular..
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