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Lavender Season at Tambara Lavender Park

Tambara Lavender Park Kamihotchimachi, Numata, Gunma, Japan

Don't worry if you can't make it to Hokkaido to witness the breathtaking lavender fields in Furano because Numata offers a fantastic alternative closer to home.

¥1000

Farewell Beer Garden

Takashimaya Beer Garden Asahicho, 45, Takasaki, Gunma, Japan

Hello fellow Gunma JETs! It’s that time of year again… Farewell Beer Garden! Come join us to say goodbye and a final おつかれさま to all our leaving JETs. Let's send them off with a blast! Enjoy all you can drink/eat (nomi/tabehodai) Takashimaya Beer Garden, next to Takasaki Station on July 22nd! Reservation can hold up […]

¥3,500

Kodomonokuni Park Haunted House

Gunma Children's Museum 480 Nagatecho, Ota, Gunma, Japan

Want something spooky this summer? If you’re up for taking a trip to Ota, Gunma Kodomonokuni Park is holding a haunted house from July 29th to August 27th. Advertised as fun for all ages!

Free

Shibukawa Heso Matsuri 2023

Shibukawa City Shibukawa City Five-Way Intersection, Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan

The Shibukawa Belly Button Festival has been held since 1984 with "Japan's Bellybutton" as the theme, because Shibukawa City is located in the center of the Japanese islands.

Free

Ikaho Hawaiian Festival 2023

Ikaho 76-5 Ikahomachi, Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan

The town of Ikaho, just outside Shibukawa, has deep historical ties to the Kingdom of Hawai'i, and each year they celebrate by inviting performers from Hawai'i to showcase their talent alongside local performers at the Ikaho Hawaiian Festival.

Free

Numata Matsuri Meetup 2023

Numata City 817-1 Nishikurauchimachi, Numata, Gunma, Japan

ITS FESTIVAL SEASON! Our loved Numata festival is coming back this August 3rd til 5th.

¥100

Shibukawa Dashi Matsuri 2023

Shibukawa City Shibukawa City Five-Way Intersection, Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan

Voted the best float festival in Northern Kanto, the Shibukawa Float Festival is a three day event where participating towns send lavishly decorated floats to parade through the city.

Free

Takasaki Matsuri 2023 GAJET Meetup

Wada Bridge Sports Square 1 Chome-4-1 Kataokamachi, Takasaki, Gunma, Japan

This year marks the 49th anniversary of the Takasaki Summer Festival, an event which includes dashi floats, portable shrines, giant daruma and fireworks.

Free

[POSTPONED] RUFF August 2023

The Red Lion 33-2 Torimachi, Takasaki, Gunma, Japan

Come along to an Irish Pub and catch up with JETs from around Gunma. No reservations needed, just show up if you want.

Free

Gunma Games 2023

Ishihara Green Space 4113-5 Ishiharamachi, Takasaki, Gunma, Japan

Gunma Games is the ultimate 運動会 experience for all ALTs, CIRs, and foreign residents living in Gunma Prefecture. The day consists of various challenges, events, and games where you will compete to win points for your team. You do not have to be an athlete to compete however – there are plenty of events to go around. The team with the most points will win the ultimate prize – THE GOLDEN CABBAGE! 🏆

¥300

Ikaho Festival 2023

Ikaho 76-5 Ikahomachi, Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan

Ikaho Festival takes place from September 18-20 in the hot spring town just outside Shibukawa. Festivities start on September 18 with the Roka Festival, a tea ceremony held in memory of Tokutomi Roka, a Japanese writer and philosopher. Water is drawn from the hot spring source to give thanks for the amazing quality and abundance […]

Free