The Tsubame Sanjo Fair in Los Angeles
A special event bringing special crafts and artisans from Niigata Prefecture to Huntington Beach on October 18-20th, 2025
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Festivals and Events
Experience the culture and passion of the Hidden Japan in full display by knowing their festivals and events held throughout the year.
The Yamagata Sake and Wine Festival
At the Yamagata Nihonichi Bishuken Fair (lit. “Yamagata: Japan’s Most Delicious Alcohol Fair”), enjoy a wide variety Yamagata-made sakes and wines.
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Hanagasa Festival
The Hanagasa Festival is the largest festival in Yamagata City where thousands of dancers fill the streets. In 2026, join the dance yourself for the first time!
Experience the Yonezawa Uesugi Festival
The Uesugi Festival commemorates the samurai clan who once ruled Yonezawa. The main event is a reenactment of the Battle of Kawanakajima.
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Sakata Festival
Held annually since 1609, the Sakata Matsuri is Sakata City’s biggest event. It boasts parades, performances, and hundreds of street vendors.
Sakata Jinku Nagashi Dance Festival
This dance festival is held in downtown Sakata; hundreds of dancers fill the streets and dance to Sakata Jinku, a traditional folk song.
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Yamagata Snow Festival
The Yamagata Snow Festival, held in Sagae City, is one of Yamagata Prefecture’s biggest winter events and boasts a great fireworks display.
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Yaya Festival
Every winter, the young boys of Shonai brave subzero to participate in this intense religious and cultural ritual.
Ika Tsuri Festival
At the Sakata Ika Tsuri Festival, onlookers cheer on the fishermen of Yamagata as they depart on their first squid fishing trip of the year.
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Akagawa Fireworks Festival
The Akagawa Fireworks Festival of Tsuruoka is counted among the 10 best fireworks festivals in all of Japan.
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