Tsukuba Annual Events

April

Mt.Tsukuba's Tsutsuji (Azalea)

About 3,000 Tsutsuji (Azalea) trees can be seen in Mt.Tsukuba. Tsutsuji starts blooming from the hillside around cable car station and the mountain's ume forest (300m above sea level) at the end of April, and can be enjoyed at the top of Mt. Tsukuba (877m above sea level) in the middle of May.

May

Tsukuba Festival

An iternational exchange event which apeals the charm of the international city Tsukuba. Featuring the theme "Interaction and International Exchange", it provides an opportunity for citizens living in and out of Tsukuba to interact with various cultures of the world.

June

Pick-Your-Own Blueberries at Takasaki Shizen no Mori

July

Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase

A stamp-rally with a special passport, visiting and experiencing exhibitions and events of each research institutions etc.

August

Matsuri Tsukuba

The biggest festival of the city which apart from absolutely powerful and huge parade featuring Mikoshi (portable shrine), Hayashi (musical accompoaniment) and Nebuta (huge lantern arts), includes plenty of other enjoyable events such as street performances and stage shows, and various food and drink stalls.

October

Tsukuba World Futsal

Old and young, international and Japanese residents, everyone get together and play futsal. A chance to interact with various nationalities.

November

Tsukuba Science Festival

Tsukuba science festival can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Why don't you experience the fun, amazement and discovery of science?

Tsukuba Marathon

Official course of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations centering around University of Tsukuba Athletic Field. More than 15,000 runners participate every year.

December

January

Coming of Age Day Ceremony in Tsukuba

Tsukuba City holds a gathering which celebrates the Coming of Age. People who turned (or will turn) 20 during the current school year attends the ceremony dressed up in colorful kimonos (dresses) and new formal suits.

February

Mt. Tsukuba Ume (Plum) Festival

The festival takes place at the Plum garden on the hillside of Mt. Tsukuba. With an area of approx. 4.5 hectares (250m above sea level), about 1,000 red and white plum trees are planted in the garden.