Culture Awara Yukake Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Awara Yukake Festival is a two-day event where locals and visitors come together to give thanks for the blessings of the ...
Culture Hakuba Mountain Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Music and mountains will come together this September as Hakuba hosts the first-ever Hakuba Mountain Festival. The two-day ev...
Culture Fox Wedding Festival 2026 Japan Travel The unique Fox Wedding Festival (Kitsune-bi Matsuri) tells the revival of fairy-tale “Sunshower” and is held on the 4th Satur...
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the historic Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, transforms into a glowing wonderland for the annual ...
Activities Nishio Marathon 2027 Kim Bergström The Nishio Marathon is a full marathon event held in Aichi, known for bringing together runners on a scenic and supportive co...
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2027 Kim Bergström In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is ...
Activities Nagoya Women's Marathon 2027 Kim Bergström Held every March in Aichi Prefecture, the Nagoya Women's Marathon is recognized as the largest women-only marathon in the world.
Culture Hida Ikibina Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during ...
Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City. The event serves as a way for the local...
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history sp...
