Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events

A new hip-hop festival—the largest of its kind in Japan to energize pop culture—is being launched. While there are many genre-focused festivals for rock and EDM, POP YOURS centers on hip-hop of the 2020s. It brings together artists who will lead the next era, making it a compelling event where you can discover new talent. Experience live music in a spacious venue that offers the extraordinary atmosphere that makes festivals so enjoyable.

This event had been held as JAPAN JAM BEACH until 2016, but due to facility constraints at Makuhari Seaside Park, the venue, we relocated starting in 2017. The new venue spans roughly 50 hectares, and the grounds where the stages are set up are adjacent to each other, allowing for a compact layout. What’s more, it has become a truly groundbreaking urban festival, just an 8-minute walk from the nearest station!

KCON, a K-culture event first held in the United States in 2012. This world-class K-culture event, KCON, has now landed in Japan. On the day, you can fully enjoy Korean culture, including K-pop live performances, dramas, beauty, and food.

BLUE SKY HEAVEN, commonly known as Blueska, is one of Japan’s largest motorcycle events hosted by Harley-Davidson. Harley riders from all over the country gather for not only live music, but also motorcycle exhibits, test rides utilizing the circuit, and food vendors. There’s also a camping area, making it a comprehensive event that combines music, camping, and motorcycles.