List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]

As its name suggests, the Takatsuki Jazz Street is a citywide jazz festival; last year, performances took place at over 50 venues around Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station and JR Takatsuki Station. Events like this, with stages scattered throughout the city, fill every corner with music and create a delightful sense of stepping out of the everyday. Another big draw is that admission is free, making it easy to join in.

With the slogan “Everyone’s different, and that’s okay,” this festival began in Sendai in 2001 and has since been held in various locations across Japan. It is organized under the concept of encouraging more people to embrace a ‘barrier-free mindset.’ You can enjoy wonderful street performances such as genre-free, non-leveled music and dance. While cherishing the unique traditions of Tamba-Sasayama, the event continues as a festival that connects hearts hand in hand, forming a circle and carrying this spirit forward.

This event began with the hope that a circle of music would spread throughout the Lake Biwa area. Beyond music, it also aims to foster familiarity with Higashiomi. Each year, the area around Higashiomi Station overflows with jazz, so why not come and join in?

Hoshioto is held in Okayama Prefecture. Taking place in the nature-rich city of Ibara, Okayama, as the event title suggests, once night falls you can enjoy a collaboration of beautiful starry skies and music. At hoshioto in 2016, it’s said that a very beautiful starry sky was visible during Sawagi’s headlining set. We’re praying for good weather again this year!