Activities Sado Toki Marathon 2025 Late Apr The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.
Karuizawa Half Marathon 2024 Sunday - May 19th The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skiing...
Culture Hakuba Summer Festival 2024 Mid Aug The Hakuba Summer Festival has been running for over three decades now, and it includes a variety of fun activities to enjoy a summer..
Culture Hokuriku Ramen Expo 2024 Late Nov If you're a ramen fan, the Hokuriku Ramen Expo is an event you shouldn't miss. The four-day expo brings a dozen popular..
Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2025 Mid Feb 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 Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Late Mar The Mount Konpira and Setogawa sakura festival takes place in early April, and includes taiko drum performances, a stage show, various..
Culture Matsukawa Tarai Race 2024 Early Jul Tarai-bune, also known as "tub boats," are traditional Japanese wooden boats which were traditionally used for fishing. The Matsukawa..
Culture Toide Tanabata Festival 2024 Early Jul The Toide Tanabata Festival has been running for almost 60 years now, and is often referred to as the best Tanabata event on the..