Culture Hakuba Mountain Festival 2025 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 2025 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 NAKED Night Walk™ Ishikawa Natadera 2025 Kim Bergström This October, Komatsu's historic Natadera Temple will once again glow with light, art, and autumn color as NAKED Night Walk™ ...
Activities Nishio Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström The Nishio Marathon is a full marathon event held in Aichi, known for bringing together runners on a scenic and supportive co...
Activities Nagoya Women's Marathon 2026 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 Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is ...
Culture Hida Ikibina Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during ...
Culture Enma Market 2026 Kim Bergström Held from June 14th to 16th, the historic Enma Market in Niigata's Kashiwazaki area draws more than 200,000 visitors each year.
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 Autumn in Takaoka: City of Crafts 2025 Ryan Noble Experience "Autumn in Takaoka: Craft City" — where traditions and tomorrow’s talent meet in an annual city-wide event of food...
