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 Nagaoka Flower Fair 2024 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 Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Jun 1st - Jun 3rd The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2024 Early - Late Aug The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautiful..
Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2024 Mid Sep The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousands of..