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Jazz Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026] JAZZ Street List

As the name suggests, a jazz fest refers to a music festival dedicated to jazz.

Sometimes it’s held at a single venue, but quite often it takes place across multiple spots—like live houses, shops around town, or local landmarks.

In those cases, it’s also called a circuit event or a “Jazz Street,” turning the whole city into a wonderful day filled with jazz.

In this article, we’ll introduce jazz festivals held in eastern Japan.

Along with famous festivals in Tokyo and Yokohama, we’ll also feature events set in the great outdoors, so we hope you find a wonderful event and give it a try!

Past events

MIYA JAZZ INNNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture

MIYA JAZZ INN is a jazz event that attracts over 100,000 attendees every year! It aims to showcase Utsunomiya—the city of jazz—both inside and outside the region, promote culture across Japan, and revitalize the city. Many of Utsunomiya’s specialty products are also on display, making it an event that promotes the city in a comprehensive way!

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeOrion Citizens' Plaza, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture / multiple other venues
Websitehttp://miyajazz.jp
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Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Jazz FestivalSat 11/1–Mon 11/3, Yamanashi Prefecture

The Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Jazz Festival is a jazz festival held in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. Spanning three days and featuring many jazz bands, it’s a festival of such scale that it’s synonymous with jazz in Yamanashi. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025
place6713-39 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
Websitehttp://kjazz.jp
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SUPER DREAM LAKE CONCERTSat, Nov 1 – Ibaraki Prefecture

SUPER DREAM LAKE CONCERT is a music event held at Hanamizuki Square on the shore of Lake Senba. Centered around jazz, it brings together outstanding artists from a variety of genres for live performances. If you're in or around Mito, why not come by?

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
placeHanamizuki Plaza on the shore of Lake Senba, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.girltalk.co.jp/superdream2024/
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Uchimaru Jazz FestivalSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Iwate Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeSakurayama Shrine, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
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NIHONBASHI PUB & JAZZFri 10/31 – Sun 11/2, Tokyo Metropolis

This is a free-admission jazz event held since 2023 under the concept of “bringing music more casually to the streets of Nihonbashi.” When you think of Tokyo’s Nihonbashi, you might picture a district lined with historic department stores and a place that makes you want to stand up straight as you walk. How about enjoying outdoor live music and spending a grown-up evening sipping drinks like at a beer garden, as a new cultural experience for this neighborhood? It’s in an area you can stop by on your way home from work, so it could be a fresh way to enjoy your weekend.

ScheduleFri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeCOREDO Muromachi Terrace Grand Roof Plaza, Chuo City, Tokyo / Fukutoku no Mori Highball Bar / NIHONBASHI PUB & JAZZ
Websitehttps://www.nihonbashipublicjazz.com/
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Minamiboso Jazz FestivalSun, 10/26, Chiba Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, October 26, 2025
placeChiba Prefecture, Minamiboso City, Hotel & Resorts MINAMIBOSO / Below Nojimazaki Lighthouse
Websitehttps://www.cm-boso.com/jazzfes2023.html

JAZZ in FUCHUSun, Oct 26, Tokyo Met.

Jazz in Fuchu takes place at more than 20 venues around Keio Line Fuchu Station. The event’s tagline is “A green city, connecting smiles through music!” With the whole town serving as a stage, people naturally gather—hopefully spreading more and more smiles.

ScheduleSunday, October 26, 2025
placeFōris Keyaki Plaza, Fuchu City, Tokyo / and others
Websitehttp://jazzinfuchu.net
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