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Fukushima Ramen World 2026

Fukushima Ramen World 2026

Early May

Set to take place in early May, the Fukushima Ramen Show brings a variety of ramen stores from across Japan to the Shiki no Sato..

Fukushima Free Entry
Kasama Azalea Festival 2026

Kasama Azalea Festival 2026

Mid Apr - Early May

The Kasama Azalea Festival is an annual event held in Ibaraki Prefecture, and it dates back to the late 1960s. The residents o..

Ibaraki ¥500
Star Wars Day Yokohama Minatomirai 2026

Star Wars Day Yokohama Minatomirai 2026

Late Apr - Early May

After attracting nearly two million visitors in 2024, the Star Wars Day Yokohama Minatomirai event is back, promising even more..

Kanagawa Free Entry
Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026

Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026

Late Mar - Early May

Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..

Yamaguchi ¥300
Donburi Grand Prix 2026

Donburi Grand Prix 2026

Late Apr - Early May

The Donburi Grand Prix will offer up a variety rice bowls piled high with toppings for visitors to choose from.

Osaka
Tatebayashi Koinobori Festival 2026

Tatebayashi Koinobori Festival 2026

Late Mar - Mid May

Each year from late March to early May, Gunma's Tatebayashi City hangs around 5000 carp streamers, or koinobori, in anticipation..

Gunma 2 Free Entry
Sendai International Half Marathon 2026

Sendai International Half Marathon 2026

Mid May

Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are be..

Miyagi 5 Free Entry
Cosquerade at Fushigi-ichi 2026

Cosquerade at Fushigi-ichi 2026

Mid May

The Fushigi-ichi matsuri held in front of Yokogawa station every April includes many festival-goers in elaborate cosplay costumes...

Hiroshima 2 Free Entry

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