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Hokkaido・Hakodate City, Otaru City, Hokuto City, Matsumae Town, Fukushima Town, Shiriuchi Town, Kikonai Town, Nanae Town, Shikabe Town, Mori Town, Yakumo Town, Oshamambe Town, Imakane Town, Setana Town, Shimamaki Village, Suttsu Town, Kuromatsunai Town, Rankoshi Town, Kimobetsu Town, Kyogoku Town, Kutchan Town, Kyowa Town, Iwanai Town, Tomari Village, Kamoenai Village, Niki Town, Obira Town

Matsumae Kagura

A sacred performing art of southern Hokkaido, passed down through priestly dances and music

2026/10/24 2 more date periods

Drums and music Advance registration required

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Aomori Prefecture・Hirosaki City

Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival

A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle

2026/10/30 〜 2026/11/08

Illuminations and light displaysOpen to public participationFor couples Advance registration required

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Create Compete Run

Yamaguchi Prefecture・Hikari City

Ooppai Matsuri

A day of connection, growing together in Hikari City, with children at the heart of it

2026/11/01

Crafts and making thingsOpen to public participationAdvance registration required Participation available on the day

Scheduled

Aomori Prefecture・Rokunohe Town

Rokunohe Maple Town Festa

An autumn Maple Festa filled with the flavors and fun of Rokunohe

2026/11/07 〜 2026/11/08

City fairs and temple fairs Advance registration required

Scheduled

Kyoto Prefecture・Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City

“Momiji Yūzan” and the “New Hokusō Exhibition”: a celebration of culture and the arts

A moment of autumnal cultural exchange, discovering Keihoku’s culture and art

2026/11/07 〜 2026/11/15

Flowers and autumn leavesOpen to public participationAdvance registration required

Ended

Water Compete Run

Kanagawa Prefecture・Atsugi City

Atsugi Ayu Festival

A festival that fills the town of Atsugi and the night sky with color in gratitude for the bounty of ayu

2026/10/10 〜 2026/10/11

Mikoshi and dashiOpen to public participationFor couples Advance registration required Held at night Children can participate Early morning / overnight Paid In town

Ended

Gifu Prefecture・Seki City

Cutlery Festival

An autumn festival where you can buy, see, and touch Seki’s blacksmithing culture

2026/10/10 〜 2026/10/11

Crafts and making thingsOpen to public participationAdvance registration required Free In town

Ended

Dress up in costume Perform music Eat

Saitama Prefecture・Saitama City

Taisho Era Festival

Taisho-era romanticism and a lively town atmosphere, right in front of Yono Station

2026/10/10 〜 2026/10/11

Drums and music Advance registration required In town

Ended

Dress up in costume Perform music

Nara Prefecture・Nara City

Uneme Festival

Hana-ogi fans and Kangen boats create an elegant scene on Nara's Sarusawa Pond beneath the moon

2026/09/24 〜 2026/09/25

Drums and music For couples Advance registration required Held at night Family-friendly In town

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