Culture Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2027 Mid Jan The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..
Activities Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival 2026 Late Oct - Early Dec Now running for over a decade, the Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival celebrates this beautiful autumn plant with a variety..
Culture Itokawa Promenade Sakura Festival 2027 Mid Jan - Early Feb The scenic Itokawa Promenade in the center of Atami City is famous for its early-blooming Atamizakura, which color the area with..
Food Takaoka Hot Pot Festival 2027 Mid Jan The Sea of Japan Takaoka Hot Pot Festival has been running for almost 40 years now, where a variety of nabe types can be sam..
Culture Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Late Mar - Early May The annual Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival encourages visitors to make the most out of the blooming season, and as well as..
Culture Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2026-2027 Late Apr - Mid Mar Known for its pristine natural landscapes and longstanding traditions, Niigata's Sado Island is no slouch on the art scene,..
Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2026 Saturday - Jul 11th For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual..
Culture Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival 2027 Late Jan The Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival has been running for over 30 years now, with a variety of skillfully designed works..