Culture Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2024 Apr 13th - May 19th While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed..
Karuizawa Half Marathon 2024 Sunday - May 19th The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skiing...
Activities Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon 2024 Sunday - Jun 2nd The Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon is now in its 10th year, and it's an event that showcases the area's beautiful surroundings..
Culture Candle Night in Matsumoto 2024 Mid Jun Enjoy a fantastic night by light of candles on green glass in the yard of the Matsumoto Museum of Art, with art and live music.
Culture Matsumoto Frog Festival 2024 Late Jun Matsumoto's Frog Festival only happens two days every year. Make sure to catch it while it's here!
Historical Matsumoto Grand Taiko Festival 2024 Late Jul An introduction to the raw and elegant sound and fury of the Matsumoto Taiko Festival
Culture Nagaoka Festival 2024 Early Aug Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks a tradition since 1946 to commemorate victims of war and earthquakes.
Culture Hakuba Summer Festival 2024 Mid Aug The Hakuba Summer Festival has been running for over three decades now, and it includes a variety of fun activities to enjoy a summer..