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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

E Komo Mai Hawaii FestivalWakayama Prefecture, Sun. 4/26

The E Komo Mai Hawaii Festival in Wakayama is the first Hawaiian celebration in the area where visitors can enjoy hula, Hawaiian music, and gourmet food at the Michi-no-Eki Shikinosato Park in Wakayama City. “E komo mai” means “welcome” in Hawaiian, and the festival’s concept is to help people become familiar with Hawaiian culture. Hula, Tahitian dance, and ukulele performances will be showcased on the Shiki Plaza and the front-entrance stages, and there will be kitchen cars and food booths as well. In 2026, the event will be held on April 26.

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeMyo-oji 479-1, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Michi-no-Eki Shikino Sato Park
Appearance
Mauna Olu Mele / ‘Ainahau Hula Studio / Ohana Hula Circle / Olakai Boys / Hula Ka Pilina / Na Pua / Hula Circle Kapalili / ‘Alohi Mauloa / Halau Kaiona / Hau‘oli Luana / Halau Hula O Aloha Nui Loa / Hana Hana Hula & Tahitian / Ka Pua Moanike‘ala / HULA Nā Lei Aloha / Coconuts Sisters / ‘Aloha Pu‘uwai O Hula / Ka Lino Pawalu Hula Studio / Hula Circle Hō Linolino / Maramarama Te Ra‘i / Hālau Hula O Laule‘a / Halau Uilani / Ka Malu O Ka Lani / ‘Olu ‘Olu Kamana‘o / Hula Hālau Kahula O Hawai‘i / Haleakalā
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Shiraoka Band FestivalSun, Apr 26 – Saitama Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeFureai no Mori Park, Shiraoka City, Saitama Prefecture
Websitehttps://shiraokabandfes.com
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CoFuFun FES.Sunday, 4/26, Nara Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeNara Prefecture, Tenri City, Tenri Station Front Square Cofun
Websitehttp://cofufunfes.info/#goods
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GGBCFukuoka Prefecture, Sun 4/26–Mon 4/27

ScheduleSunday–Monday, Apr 26–27, 2026
placeKorokan Plaza, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://ggbc.jp/
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Iwakuni Jazz StreetSunday, 4/26, Yamaguchi Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
place1-1-1 Marifu-cho, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture / Around JR Iwakuni Station
Websitehttps://iwakunijazzstreet.com/
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GREEN FESTIVALSat., 4/25 Mie Prefecture

The Green Festival is a local festival held every spring at Midori no Kaze Park in Hisai, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Under the slogan “A new seasonal tradition for our town, created by everyone,” it features three main pillars: a local market, acoustic live performances, and the Candle Night “One Thought, One Light,” illuminated by 5,000 candles. In the past, artists like bird and Ann Sally have performed. In 2026, with guests including nobodyknows+, it will be held on April 25.

ScheduleSaturday, April 25, 2026
placeMidori no Kaze Park, 1017-9 Hisai Shimmachi, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
Appearance
nobodyknows+ / Captain Bruce / Jun Renon / Ryugo / KidsJazz Mai Hyakumoto / Casa Slim / Luakaha Hula Studio / Mighty Girls / Shiny Star 27 / Eisa Hakusan Wajin / Dance One.
Websitehttps://greenfes.org/gf2026.html
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NEXT Harmony FESSaturday, 4/25, Kagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, April 25, 2026
placeIon Mall Takamatsu, 1-1 Kozaihonmachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://nextharmony.jimdosite.com/
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