Nightlife HANABI MAGIC Fuji and Lake Yamanaka 2026 Veronica Carnevale “HANABI MAGIC Fuji and Lake Yamanaka” is an experiential fireworks display that showcases 10,000 fireworks over Lake Yamanaka.
Culture Candle Night in Matsumoto 2026 Akira Matsuo Enjoy a fantastic night by light of candles on green glass in the yard of the Matsumoto Museum of Art, with art and live music.
Culture NIIGATA ULTRA SPARK 2026 Kim Bergström Niigata City is set to host its largest-ever citywide celebration this summer with the debut of NIIGATA ULTRA SPARK, a two-da...
Culture World Cosplay Summit Championship 2026 Katrina Webber Hobbyist costumers are chosen by preliminaries in their countries and flown to Nagoya in order to compete in a worldwide cont...
Culture Johana Hikiyama Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Recognized as part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Johana Hikiyama Festival is a spectacular spring event held ...
Activities Miffy's Joyful Garden 2026 Kim Bergström Celebrating a milestone year, Dai Nagoya Building is marking its 10th anniversary with a spring event that brings a familiar ...
Culture Lake Hamana Gyoza Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Lake Hamana Gyoza Festival is a must-visit event for both food lovers and families alike. Held each year at the Lake Hama...
Culture Getting Naked in Konomiya 2027 Chris Glenn There are lots of naked people running wild in the streets of the sleepy township of Konomiya, just west of Nagoya City. Stre...
Culture Princess Road Procession 2027 Katrina Webber This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April. See the re-enacted procession of an Edo-er...
Culture Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2027 Anonymous A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.