Alps Art Triennale in Omachi City
Omachi City’s Japan Alps Art Festival is held every 3 years and showcases the region’s rich heritage.
Iiyama's Nanohana Festival
The Sanada Jumangoku Festival
History lovers parade through the streets of Matsushiro in the bright red garb of the Sanada clan.
Golden Week Events in Nagano, Big and Small
Nagano’s biggest Golden Week Attractions, as well as some off-the-beaten-path suggestions
Come out to Nagano to Make the Most of Summer in Japan with these 10 Tips
The summer vacation season is one of the busiest in Japan, and Nagano Prefecture is a prime destination. Here are 10 suggestions for the best ways to enjoy Nagano’s summer:
Matsumoto Castle's Ice Sculpture Festival
During this mid-winter ice carving competition, Matsumoto Castle is twice as cool.
Iiyama Snow Festival
Iiyama City, located in the snow belt on the northern edg...
Nagano Lantern Festival
The Nagano Lantern Festival is held annually in reminde...
Dondo-Yaki Bonfire Night
Dondo-yaki is a Japanese tradition that marks the end of ...
Nozawa Fire Festival
One of Japan’s Top Three Fire Festivals, this intense ev...
Saku Balloon Festival
Saku Balloon Festival has become a special seasonal fea...
Unnojuku Fureai Festival
At any time of year, a visit to Tomi City’s Unnojuku will f...
Ueda Sanada Festival
Ueda City’s annual festival in honor of its Sanada Clan s...
Sakaki Festival
With burning pine torches in their hands, local youth ru...
Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival
Suwa’s fireworks display, held in mid-August every yea...
