Food Niigata Ramen Battle 2024 May 10th - Jun 2nd 2024 Past Event The annual Ramen Wars event in Niigata City brings some of Japan's best ramen chefs to the region. For 800 yen a serving, visitors..
Exclusive Activities Mount Fuji Long Ride 2019 Sep 8th 2019 Past Event Japan's premiere cycling event—the annual Mount Fuji Long Ride—invites cycling veterans and beginners alike to the foothil..
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 2018 Jul 29th - Sep 17th 2018 Past Event Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the Niigata countryside. Both Japanese and international artists..
Activities Free Ride World Tour 2019: Hakuba 2019 Jan 19th - 26th 2019 Past Event The Free Ride World Tour is coming to Hakuba in 2019! The first stop of the prestigious backcountry competition will be held between..
Lake Saiko Ice Tree Festival 2025 Feb 1st - 11th 2025 Past Event Lake Saiko Ice Tree Festival runs annually from January to February. The frosted tree sculptures produce unique designs and wi..
Culture Princess Road Procession 2026 Late Mar This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April. See the re-enacted procession of an Edo-era princess..
Culture Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2026 Early May A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
Activities Tateyama's Snow Wall Walk 2025 Apr 15th - Jun 25th Toyama’s Yuki-no-Otani is open from around mid-April until early June. The walkway closed June 10th for 2012, but you can stil..