Activities Sanriku Fireworks Competition 2026 Mid Oct The Sanriku Fireworks Competition brings 23 different fireworks companies to Iwate Prefecture to show off their skills in the pyrotechnics..
Activities Miharu Takizakura in Bloom 2027 Early - Late Apr There are plenty of arguments to be made about Japan's best cherry blossom viewing spots, and people's favorites will differ..
Activities Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Mid Apr - Early May The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Hirosaki Castle Park each year between April 23rd and May 3rd. Regarde..
Activities Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Leaves Fes... Early - Mid Nov The Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Leaves Festival takes place annually within Hirosaki Park, and allows visitors to enjoy..
Activities Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival takes place from early October to mid-November every year at two venues: the Kumano Taisha Shrine..
Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Early Apr - Early May One of the best times to visit Tsuruga Castle is during spring when the sakura trees are in bloom, and an annual festival takes..
Culture Tendo Ningen Shogi 2027 Mid Apr Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of blooming..
Activities Kasedori Festival 2027 Mid Feb Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dre..