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Friday · 2026/10/09

Festival · Fukushima · Tohoku

UFO Festival

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.

Fukushima · 31 Oct 2026

Area & Points of Interest · Fukushima · Tohoku

Abukuma Caves

A limestone cave in Fukushima with 600 metres open to walk, holding an unusual range of formations, including a rare disc-shaped shield.

Tamura

Festival · Fukushima · Tohoku

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.

Fukushima · 21–22 Feb 2027

Public Facility · Fukushima · Tohoku

Fukushima Prefectural Library

Established in 1984 on a spacious site with the Prefectural Museum of Art, this modern library offers books, multimedia, digital resources, and cultural events.

Fukushima

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1 US Dollar¥158.2
1 Euro¥177
1 Singapore Dollar¥123.5
1 Australian Dollar¥109.9

Reference rates · 2026/10/08

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Festival

UFO Festival

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 2026Fukushima

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 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedFukushima

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 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedFukushima

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 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedKoriyama · Fukushima

Area & Points of Interest

Abukuma Caves

A limestone cave in Fukushima with 600 metres open to walk, holding an unusual range of formations, including a rare disc-shaped shield.

Tamura · Fukushima

Castle

Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle

Also known as Tsuruga Castle, this 14th century Fukushima fortress was destroyed in the 1868 Boshin War and later reconstructed as a museum.

Aizuwakamatsu · Fukushima

Area & Points of Interest

Ouchi-juku

Historic post town restored to its Edo-period appearance with traditional thatched-roof houses lining its streets.

Shimogo · Fukushima

Museum

Aizu Bukeyashiki

A 19th-century samurai residence in Fukushima that now functions as a museum displaying the lifestyle and culture of the Edo period.

Aizuwakamatsu · Fukushima

Museum

Fukushima Prefectural Museum

Regional museum presenting Fukushima Prefecture's history, traditional arts and crafts, local customs, and the natural heritage of the area.

Aizuwakamatsu · Fukushima

Lake

Inawashiro Lake

Inawashiro Lake, Japan's fourth-largest, occupies northeastern Fukushima surrounded by mountains, known for its clear water and popular for fishing, boating, and camping.

Fukushima

Museum

Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art

Situated at the foot of Mt. Shinobu, this modern museum opened in 1984 and exhibits fine works of contemporary and modern art with diverse programming.

Fukushima

Public Facility

Fukushima Prefectural Library

Established in 1984 on a spacious site with the Prefectural Museum of Art, this modern library offers books, multimedia, digital resources, and cultural events.

Fukushima