[2026] Special Feature on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions

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.

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.