Japan Events & Festivals

Festival

Mt. Shinobu Dawn Procession

This 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 2027Fukushima · Tohoku

Sport & Competition

Fukushima City Half Marathon

Premier half-marathon running event through Fukushima City's scenic neighborhoods and parks, featuring aid stations every 5 kilometers and spectator support.

17 May 2027Fukushima · Tohoku

Food Fair

Summer Festa IN KORIYAMA

Summer 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 2027Fukushima · Tohoku