Community festivals scheduled for Ichikawa and Kobe

Various community and transport-themed festivals are scheduled to take place in Japan.

In Ichikawa, Chiba, the ‘Nemoto Festival’ will be held on October 18, 2026, near Konodai Station. Organized by the Nemoto Development Association, the event features food stalls, musical performances, a bingo tournament, and a ‘Nemoto Yuzuri-ichi’ flea market. The festival also includes a display of portable shrines from the Konfu Shrine and activities for children.

In Kobe, the ‘Transportation Festival 2026’ is set for November 8, 2026, at the Myodani Depot. Hosted by the Kobe City Transportation Bureau, the event commemorates the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Kobe Municipal Subway. Activities include vehicle exhibitions, track maintenance experiences, and a subway car washing demonstration. The festival will also feature various bus displays and local food vendors.