[2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information

This is a music festival held since 2016 to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Performances by participating artists can be enjoyed online as well, so people can take part regardless of their circumstances. Don’t miss the stage that blends cutting-edge technologies such as eye-controlled DJ sets, light-based performances that let you experience music visually, and VR. We hope the event will give more people the chance to learn about ALS and help spread support around the world.

The Taro Hakase Music Festival is an event that, after being held as a traditional summer festival hosted by Taro Hakase since 2002, was relaunched in 2019 with a new concept. This open-air festival takes place in two locations, Tokyo and Kyoto, both set in venues where you can feel Japan’s history, offering a new experience of enjoying contemporary music. Before the Tokyo performance, it might be interesting to stroll through places like Shinjuku Gyoen or Meiji Jingu, learning about their history as you make your way to the venue.

It’s the world’s largest idol festival! Launched around the time the term “Idol Warring States Period” began to be heard, this festival draws over 1,000 idols and more than 70,000 attendees every year, making it an unmissable event for idol fans.