Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
A town in Fukushima that calls itself the UFO village closes its shopping street for an alien costume parade, with prizes for the most convincing.
31 Oct 2026FukushimaThis Fukushima winter festival features Japan's largest straw sandal, a 12-metre marvel crafted in an Edo-period tradition and carried by volunteer bearers through the city.
21–22 Feb 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedFukushimaPremier half-marathon running event through Fukushima City's scenic neighborhoods and parks, featuring aid stations every 5 kilometers and spectator support.
17 May 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedFukushimaSummer Festa in Koriyama transforms JR Koriyama Station into a beer garden festival inspired by the delegation's 1993 Munich Oktoberfest visit, drawing 60,000 visitors annually.
24–26 Jul 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedKoriyama · Fukushima
