Japan rolls out summer festivals and workshops for children in multiple towns

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Across Japan, a wave of summer events aimed at children is taking place in July and August 2026. In Fukuoka, Fukuyas Mentaiko Factory Hakuhaku offers a non‑spicy mentaiko‑making experience (Aug 1‑11, ¥2,500, reservation required) and free factory tours, plus a limited‑edition “sesame‑oil kelp mentaiko” menu item. Yamagata’s Tan‑to‑ho Bar Festa will be held Oct 2‑4 in Higashine, featuring free admission, local Yamagata beef BBQ and other meat‑focused foods. In Imabari, the Omishima Museum runs a family‑friendly art program on Aug 8 and 22 with a mushroom‑hunt activity and night‑time museum tours. Niigata’s Seimei‑ji temple hosted a summer meditation and streamed soba event for 23 elementary pupils on July 28, despite a rain interruption. Yokohama’s Kinmeido store promotes original M2 dual‑focus glasses in a summer campaign (Aug 1‑15). Maizuru’s Repatriation Memorial Museum will host a kids‑seminar on Aug 11 with a tree‑bark letter‑writing workshop. Additional local festivals and craft exhibitions are running in Osaka, Kyoto, Nerima (Tokyo), and other prefectures, all providing free or low‑cost activities for families during the school break.

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Fukuyas · Fukuyas Mentaiko Factory Hakuhaku · Kinmeido · Naja · Neyagawa City · Omishima Museum · Seimei‑ji temple · Takamatsu City · Tan‑to‑ho Bar Festa

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Factory tours at Fukuyas Mentaiko Factory Hakuhaku will be free of charge during the August 1‑11 period. fanfun.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Neyagawa City will host the “Fureai Kodomo Festa” on 2 August 2026 at the city hall, featuring performances, magic, a panel theatre and an African live act by musician Naja. neyagawa.goguynet.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] A limited‑edition menu item “sesame‑oil kelp mentaiko” will be offered to customers ordering the Fukuyas Mentaiko rice‑porridge set. fanfun.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Takamatsu City will hold the “Summer Homework Rescue! Kids Manufacturing & Work Experience Fest” on 16 August 2026 at Furatto Busshozan. pugkko.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The “Child Committee” at the Neyagawa event will allow youths under 18 to pose questions about school rules and future concerns, with adults answering in a talk session. neyagawa.goguynet.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fukuyas Mentaiko Factory Hakuhaku will hold a non‑spicy mentaiko making experience from 1 August to 11 August 2026, costing ¥2,500 per participant and requiring reservation. fanfun.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Takamatsu event will feature hands‑on activities including woodworking, timber‑cutting, art‑panel creation and a handmade water‑gun workshop, with food from a kitchen‑car. pugkko.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kinmeido’s Yokohama store will promote original M2 dual‑focus glasses in a summer campaign running Aug 1‑15 2026. kinmeido-blog.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Factory tours at Fukuyas Mentaiko Factory Hakuhaku will be free of charge during the Aug 1‑11 period. fanfun.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fukuyas Mentaiko Factory Hakuhaku will hold a non‑spicy mentaiko making experience from Aug 1 to Aug 11 2026, costing ¥2,500 and requiring reservation. fanfun.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Seimei‑ji temple in Niigata hosted a summer meditation and streamed soba event for 23 elementary students on July 28 2026, with rain causing a brief interruption. www.fnn.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Imabari City’s Omishima Museum will host a summer art program on Aug 8 and Aug 22 2026 featuring a mushroom‑hunt activity and night‑time museum tours. feature.cozre.jp