National High School Baseball Championship 2027
Tickets for the 2026 tournament go on sale from July 16 (July 23 for the later games), all reserved and tied to a specific date.
Tickets for the 2026 tournament go on sale from July 16 (July 23 for the later games), all reserved and tied to a specific date.
People in human powered flying machines throw themselves off a jetty and into a lake.
The fourth of Japan's six largest Sumo tournaments in Nagoya.
This quirky race held since 1956 sees individuals in barrels paddle down the Matsukawa River in Ito City on the Izu Peninsula.
The Saku Balloon Festival fills the skies with colorful hot-air balloons during Golden Week.
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Nagano Marathon.
Sumo Minoh Expo is one of the most highly-anticipated sumo events of the year.
See Japan's top wrestlers have a go at it in Osaka.
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Nagoya Women's Marathon
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Osaka Marathon 2026.
See the beauty of winter at the Sapporo Snow Festival.
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Mt. Fuji Marathon
A "festival of sun, ocean and joggers" that is one of Japan's premier long-distance road races.
Whether you’re a runner or more likely to be cheering people on from the side-lines, the Kanazawa Marathon is a great day out.
18 para sports, 45 countries and territories, and tickets from ¥500.
Tickets from ¥1,000, 45 countries and territories, and no lottery — just first come, first served.
Have a go on Japan’s largest marine inflatable obstacle course.
If you buy a ticket and attend the match, you can get a free Pikachu reusable bag at the stadium.
Get a seat in the heart of the action of an AFC Champions League Elite match and see how soccer/football fans in Japan celebrate.
Spend your day horsing around at this horse race with plenty of other fun activities.
The first of today’s two quarter-finals, this game will be high intensity. Need help planning your rugby adventures? Read our guide on how to tackle the basics of a trip to Japan. Pro tip: …
The first of the Quarter finals, this match will see two strong teams fight it out for a place in the semi-finals. Need help planning your rugby adventures? Read our guide on how to tackle the …