| January |
2nd |
New Year Kokeshi (Traditional dolls) Ceremony |
| 〃 |
Japanese sword making: Symbolism for new beginnings |
| Early |
Shiroishi Washi (local paper making) Event |
| February |
3rd |
Samurai House: Beginning of Spring, Bean Throwing Event |
| Early |
Kokeshi (Japanese Doll) Making Event |
| Mid |
Girl’s Festival at Samurai House |
| April |
Early |
Cherry Blossom Viewing at Shiroishi Castle |
| Early |
Mizubasho Viewing |
| Mid |
Spashland Park Moss Pink Flower Festival |
| May |
3rd |
Shiroishi Citizen’s Spring Festival |
| 3rd |
National Kokeshi Contest, Jibasampin Festival |
| Early～Mid |
Shiroishi Castle Event |
| 18th |
Obara Kannon Festival |
| Pay respects and pray for good health and safety |
| Late |
Viewing of Doudan Blossoming |
| June |
Early |
Opening of Mt Zao |
| July |
Late |
Goldfish Event; Children playing in the river |
| August |
6th~8th |
Samurai House Tanabata Festival |
| 11th |
Community Festival; Dancing and Traditional Music |
| 12th |
Shiroishi Fireworks Festival |
| September |
Early |
Shiroishi Citizens Swimming Carnival |
| Mid |
Miyagi Zao Marathon Event |
| Mid Autumn |
Samurai House Moon Viewing |
| Late |
International Sister City Goodwill Swimming Carnival |
| October |
Early |
Shiroishi Castle Event: Tea Ceremony |
| 2nd Sunday |
Citizens Athletics Carnival |
| Late |
Chrysanthemum |
| November |
Early |
Shiroishi Agricultural Fair |
| 〃 |
Community Culture Fair |
| 〃 |
Spashland Shiroishi Swimming Carnival |
| December |
Mid |
Opening of Shiroishi Ski Field |
| 22nd |
Samurai House: Pumpkin, Red Beans Event |
| Late |
New Years Eve Celebration; Traditional Rice Cake Making |
