Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2027 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood...
Culture Echizen Fish Festival 2026 Late Sep The Echizen Fish Festival is Fukui Prefecture's largest fish-related event, and it's held at the time of year when the largest..
Culture Gifu Beer Festival 2026 Early Oct Held annually since 2015, the Gifu Beer Festival aims to promote regional revitalization through good brews and good food.
Culture Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba restaurants..
Activities Asahi Funagawa Spring Quartet 2027 Early - Mid Apr The Asahi Funagawa Spring Quartet event runs for two weeks during April, and it's a real celebration of the season, with sakura,..
Culture Hokuriku Ramen Expo 2026 Mid Oct 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..
Tomica Expo in Nagoya 2026 Mid - Late Dec 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..
Culture Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Early Apr The Mount Konpira and Setogawa sakura festival takes place in early April, and includes taiko drum performances, a stage show, various..