Activities Akamatsu's Unique Firework Festival 2025 Mid Oct Akamatsu shrine's fireworks event, which is considered an offering at the shrine, is a traditional festival called the "Blow..
Niigata City Marathon 2025 Mid Oct Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spots..
Activities World Daruma Challenge at Katsuo-ji 2025 Apr 13th - Oct 13th As Osaka welcomes the world for Expo 2025, Katsuo-ji Temple is launching a unique cultural event to mark the occasion. Running..
Culture Tokuyama Railway Festival 2025 Tuesday - Oct 14th October 14th has been designated as Railway Day in Japan since 1994, and various events are often organized on this day. The Tokuyama..
Festivals Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2025 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..
Culture Hokuriku Ramen Expo 2025 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..
Culture Shitamachi Highball Festival 2025 Mid Oct This summer, the Shitamachi Highball Festival at Tokyo's Ueno Park brings together highballs with foods that pair well with..