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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.

Ibaraki Prefecture

Yui no OtoApril 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), Ibaraki Prefecture

Yuinote isn’t held in live houses or halls; instead, the venues are historic buildings in Yūki City, which was once a castle town. The performances in these deeply atmospheric, quintessentially Japanese settings are a must-see. Along with the music, why not also experience the history and culture of Yūki City?

ScheduleApril 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026
placeYūki City, Ibaraki Prefecture / Northern Urban Area
Websitehttp://yuinote.jp
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Aozora Craft MarketApril 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Ibaraki Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
placeFureai Plaza, Senba Park, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.aozora-craft-ichi.com/
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Tochigi Prefecture

Yamanari FestivalSunday, 5/10, Tochigi Prefecture

A peaceful outdoor festival where kids can run around barefoot. With an average of around 400 attendees each year, it’s just the right size. Many vendors sell food and goods, making it a great outing for families and couples.

ScheduleSunday, May 10, 2026
placeTochigi Prefecture, Tochigi City, Ōhira Kakashi no Sato
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Gunma Prefecture

Street live in Takasaki, everywhere you lookSun, 5/10 – Gunma Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 10, 2026
placeGunma Prefecture, Takasaki City: LABI Garden / Takasaki Station East Exit Pedestrian Deck / Before Renjaku-cho Building Fireworks / Station Stage / In front of Okaba Takasaki Building / In front of Takasaki Station West Exit Concourse / In front of OPA Pedestrian Deck / the Groove TAKASAKI / Sayamall Entrance / Takashimaya North Entrance / Symphony Road in front of Hayama Isshokutei / Next to the COCOWEST Exit / Plaza in front of City Hall / In front of Radio Takasaki / Dabenoki Plaza / Jiko-dori in front of CRAFT Beer AJ BAR ROCCA / Motenashi Plaza
Websitehttps://takasaki-dokokashi.com/
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DEAU FES ISESAKISun, May 17 — Gunma Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 17, 2026
placeGunma Prefecture, Isesaki City, Isesaki City Mirai Park
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