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.
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Past events
Yatsugatake Jazz FestivalSun, Aug 24 – Yamanashi Prefecture
The Yatsugatake Jazz Festival, commonly known as Yatujazz, is held at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. A number of renowned jazz artists take the stage one after another for dynamic sessions. It promises to be a full day of authentic jazz. The venue, Kobuchizawa Wellness Garden, features stylish Western-style architecture.
| Schedule | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| place | Yamanashi Prefecture, Hokuto City, Megami no Mori Wellness Garden |
| Website | http://yatsugatake-jazz.com/ |
Wave FestSun, Aug 24 – Ibaraki Prefecture
A music festival held at Toyogahama Sports Park in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It’s driven by the organizers’ desire to foster local growth—thinking it through and creating the best day with their own hands. In addition to great music, there are plenty of food vendors to enjoy.
| Schedule | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| place | Ibaraki Prefecture, Kamisu City, Hasaki, Toyogahama Sports Park |
| Website | https://lonp-design.com/namifes/ |
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Tricolore Music FestivalSun, Aug 24, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| place | Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://tricolore-fes.com/ |
Kasugabe Yumoto Onsen JAZZ × Furo SessionSat, Aug 23, Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| place | Kasukabe Yumoto Onsen, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | https://kasukabeonsen.com/2025/07/11/8%e6%9c%8823%e6%97%a5%ef%bc%88%e5%9c%9f%ef%bc%89%e6%9c%ac%e7%95%aa%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%82%aa%e3%83%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%82%ba%e3%81%aejazz%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%83%96%e3%82%92%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac/ |
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Yoshino Tanabata FestivalSat, 8/23 Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| place | Nara Prefecture, Yoshino District, Yoshino Town, Guesthouse Sankirou |
| Website | https://tanabata77fes.jimdofree.com/ |
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LOVETOYAHokkaido, Sat 8/23–Sun 8/24
“LOVETOYA,” held in Toyako, Hokkaido since 2011, is a festival set in a nature-rich location that includes campsites. And the best part: it’s a generous festival with free admission! That said, to help keep the event going, there’s a donation box provided—so don’t forget to bring some cash for tips!
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025 |
| place | Lake Hill Farm, Toyako Town, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://love-toya.com |
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Otokon FestivalAug 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025 |
| place | Tochigi Prefecture, Nasushiobara City, Shiobara Monogatari-kan / Shiobara Elementary and Junior High School |
| Website | https://www.pentagrama.jp/%E9%9F%B3%E9%AD%82%E7%A5%AD/ |