Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.
Culture Pillow Fight in Ito City 2027 Kim Bergström The Pillow Fight in Ito City takes place with teams of eight who battle it out against one another by throwing pillows, while...
Activities Tsunan Snow Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Parts of Niigata Prefecture often get referred to as yukiguni (snow country) thanks to the region's massive amount of winter ...
Culture Mino Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flow...
Culture Hokuriku Ramen Expo 2026 Kim Bergström 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 ramen...
Tomica Expo in Nagoya 2026 Kim Bergström The Tomica Expo at Nagoya's Fukiage Hall is set to explore all things Tomica cars, and it's packed with fun for both kids and...
Culture Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Mount Konpira and Setogawa sakura festival takes place in early April, and includes taiko drum performances, a stage show...
Culture Kanazawa Coffee Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Kanazawa Coffee Festival brings a variety of coffee shops from across Japan to this culture-filled city.
Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nakanoshima 2026 Kim Bergström The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautif...
