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The majestic nature of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region awaits you as the stage for a music festival.
A celebration of music unfolds beneath vast mountains, sweeping grasslands, and crystal-clear blue skies—an extraordinary experience you won’t find in the city.
Enjoy delicious local specialties packed with each region’s charm, and warm encounters with the people who live there.
Under a pleasant breeze and a sky full of stars, come feel the unique sense of togetherness created by the audience and the artists.
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Hokkaido
NATURE BEAT JAMHokkaido, Sat 3/28–Sun 3/29
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Sapporo Factory |
| Website | https://naturebeatjam.com/ |
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KITAKAZE ROCK FES.Hokkaido, Sat 4/25–Sun 4/26
The alternative rock band NOISEMAKER will host a circuit festival in their hometown of Hokkaido. With a strong focus on the region, the event aims to showcase the appeal of Hokkaido nationwide while inviting great bands to perform there.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Zepp Sapporo |
| Website | https://kitakazerockfes.com/ |
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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido
Started in 1999 as Japan’s first full-fledged all-night outdoor rock festival, RSR is a large-scale open-air rock event that makes the most of Hokkaido’s vast landscape. A major feature is that you can pitch a tent and camp—chat with friends around your campsite, stay up all night catching live shows, or choose freely among the nearly simultaneous performances across multiple stages. How about crafting your own two days of freedom, in your own way?
| Schedule | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Otaru City, Outdoor Special Stage next to Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port |
| Website | http://rsr.wess.co.jp |
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TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FESTHokkaido, Sat 9/12–Sun 9/13
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Kirakira Performance, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://miraifest-tomakomai.jp/ |
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Iwate Prefecture
Tohoku Live House Daisakusen “LIFE” Tohoku/Kanazawa EditionFriday, March 13 – Iwate Prefecture
| Schedule | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| place | Counter Action Miyako, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | https://life.livehouse-daisakusen.com/ |
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CHAGU CHAGU ROCK FESTIVALSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Iwate Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Tsugawa Mirai-kan Apio, Takizawa City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.tvi.jp/chagurock/ |
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KESEN ROCK FESTIVALSat 7/18 – Sun 7/19, Iwate Prefecture
Held since 2009 under the name KESEN ROCK, this event wasn’t started by band members or event promoters, but by ordinary people. It’s described as an event “made entirely by hand without even knowing what a rock festival is,” making it a celebration of true DIY spirit.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026 |
| place | Yumeumi Park, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | http://kesenrockfes.com |
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