Community markets scheduled for October in Kobe and Kusatsu

Various community markets and festivals are scheduled to take place in Japan during mid-October 2026.

In Kobe, the ‘TOMARIGI MARKET’ will be held at the JR Nada Station plaza on October 17 and 18. The event features over 100 booths, including food, sweets, and miscellaneous goods. Activities include a children’s occupational experience program, vegetable bagging, and a ‘rogaining’ walking game centered around the Museum Road area.

In Kusatsu City, the ‘Kirarie Marche’ will take place on October 17 at A-Square. Themed ‘Autumn Reward Day,’ this event focuses on gourmet food, health, and beauty, offering items such as coffee, wagashi, and beef skewers, alongside wellness experiences like acupuncture trials and hand care.