[2026] Special Feature on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions
Experience the excitement of a music festival set against the grand stage woven by the rich nature of the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.From the refreshing sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea to the crisp air of the mountain valleys, this musical celebration unfolds across a variety of venues.From heartfelt performances by local artists to breathtaking sets by acclaimed musicians active nationwide, a luxurious music experience awaits you.Create special memories in open-air spaces where music, food, and nature come together in perfect harmony.
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Past events
Idol First Bonito Festival Kochi Main EventSaturday, 4/25, Kochi Prefecture
This is the main Kochi edition of the twice-yearly idol festival “IDOL Katsuo Tataki Fest.” Organized by the Umami Components Research Society, it presents a unique concept that fuses Kochi’s bonito (katsuo) culture with the underground idol scene, and also features a sister event, the Osaka touring edition “Rokurou Osaka Touring Tataki Fest.” The venue is BAY5SQUARE on Sambashi-dori in Kochi City. It’s a day bringing together a diverse lineup of idols such as lonlium, Narukami, and Cosmoslay, scheduled for April 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | BAY5SQUARE, 5-5-40 Sambashidori, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture |
| Appearance | lonlium / Narukami / Cosmoslay / Waiting for the First Train Underground / NUANCE / CLANCROWN / Ushi03-USHIMITSU- / Kupipo / Himegoto Zettaichi / LØISLOID / cleomery |
| Website | https://livepocket.jp/e/7s27k |
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ENcounter in IzumoSunday, 4/19, Shimane Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| place | Izumo Dandan Plaza, 70 Imaichi-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture |
| Website | https://encounter-izumo.jp/ |
Tokushima Jazz StreetSunday, 4/19, Tokushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| place | Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City / various locations |
| Website | http://www.tkjs.net |
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SAKYOU FESTottori Prefecture, Sat 4/18 – Sun 4/19
| Schedule | April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Tottori Prefecture, Tottori City, Green Field |
| Website | https://sakyoufes.jp/ |
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Hana Haru FestaSat 4/18–Sun 4/19, Tokushima Prefecture
Hana-Haru Festa is a spring festival held around Aibahama Park to revitalize the central area of Tokushima City. You can enjoy special Awa Odori performances by renowned troupes from across the prefecture and university troupes on the indoor stage at Awagin Hall and the outdoor stage at the Aibahama entrance. The event also features a Kitchen Car Stadium gathering food trucks from within the prefecture, sales of local specialty products, a dance contest, and special live performances. Scheduled for April 2026, it offers a chance to enjoy Tokushima’s food and culture all at once.
| Schedule | April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, Aibahama-cho (Aibahama Park / Onarikon Square / Awagin Hall) |
| Website | https://hanaharufesta.wixsite.com/2022 |
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Hato FestSunday, 4/5, Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| place | Dairyuji Temple, Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
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Oro Spring First Wind ConcertSunday, March 29, Tokushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| place | Tokushima Prefecture, Myozai District, Kamiyama Town, Onigono, Former Onigono Elementary School Gymnasium |


