Culture Omuroyama Yamayaki 2026 Early Feb The Omuro Yamayaki Festival is held in spring each year, and it's an event with around 700 years of history. It originally started..
Culture Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2026 Early Feb The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles and lights..
Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2026 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood...
Activities Board Game Cafe Anaguma Kim Bergström Board Game Café Anaguma was designed as a fun entertainment option for middle and high school students, adult groups, and pare..
Culture Gosen Knit Fes 2025 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..
Culture Pillow Fight in Ito City 2026 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..
Shopping Nagano Christmas Market 2025 Mid - Late Dec The Nagano Christmas Market is a new event on the winter calendar, and it's set to bring local crafts, seasonal treats, an..
Gifu Beer Festival 2025 Late Sep Held annually since 2015, the Gifu Beer Festival aims to promote regional revitalization through good brews and good food.