Chutele Matsuri 2026 to be held in Koriyama, Fukushima

Fukushima Central Television will host ‘Chutele Matsuri 2026,’ a large-scale entertainment and gourmet event at Big Palette Fukushima in Koriyama from December 4 to December 6. The event, which typically attracts over 30,000 visitors annually, is themed ‘We want Chu!’.

Special guests include Shigeru Jojima, who has ties to Fukushima Prefecture, appearing on December 6. Other scheduled performers include television producer Nobuyuki Sakuma, Yume Takeuchi, Atsuki Masuko, Kosuke Honda, and Sui Narita. The event will also feature various comedians and entertainers.

In addition to entertainment, the festival will host over 45 gourmet booths, including 20 new vendors, offering international cuisine such as American Philly cheesesteaks, Belgian-style fries, and Sichuan Malatang. Admission is 800 yen, with children elementary school age and younger entering for free. On December 4, admission is free for a gourmet-focused session.