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List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]

While calls for regional revitalization are echoing across the country, this time we’ve compiled information on locally rooted festivals.

Many of these events let you enjoy specialty products and local foods from each area, so they’re great not only for residents but also for those coming from afar—perfect to drop by while sightseeing.

Past events

SOMA Sound FestivalSun, Nov 2 — Fukushima Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 2, 2025
placeSoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.city.soma.fukushima.jp/shinososhiki/johoseisakuka/kohokocho/topics/2023/10/14960.html

KARIYA Grand BanquetSat, Nov 1 — Mie Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
placeKamejō Ground, Kariya City, Mie Prefecture
Websitehttps://kariyadaienkai.com/
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MIRRORBALL VILLAGESat 11/1 – Mon 11/3 Nagasaki Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025
placeCloud Nine Sonogi Campground, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture
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Kyushu Urban Development Music Festival in SatsumasendaiSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Kumamoto Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeRyūmon Dam Dragon Campground, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
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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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Kurashiki Jazz StreetSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture

The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter preserves townscapes from the Edo period. This jazz festival takes place in this area steeped in historical charm. A small river runs through the quarter, and rows of traditional white-walled buildings create a wonderful atmosphere. A jazz festival held in such a setting is sure to be something special.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeOkayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter / Nearby Venues
Websitehttp://www.jazz-street.com/index.html
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Munakata FestNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture

Munakata Fest is a music festival held in Fukuoka Prefecture. Alongside an ever more powerful lineup of performers each year, let’s enjoy a world-heritage-class celebration! You won’t want to take your eyes off this event as it aims to become Japan’s number one local festival.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeMunakata YURIX, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://munafes.jp/
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