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...
Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2025 May 25th - May 26th Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtime color...
Culture Sakura Wine Festival 2025 Mar 29th - Mar 30th The Sakura Wine Festival at Aichi's Tsuruma Park merges blossoms and rosé, with attendees able to enjoy sampling from over..
Niigata City Marathon 2025 Mid Oct Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spots..
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 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..
Activities Sado Toki Marathon 2025 Apr 26th - Apr 27th The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.
Activities Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon 2025 Early Jun The Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon is now in its 10th year, and it's an event that showcases the area's beautiful surroundings..