Local festivals held in Osaka and Hokkaido

The 2026 Autumn Roji Niwa Ichi market is being held at the Kita no Kita Nagaya complex in Osaka. Located near Nakatsu Station, the event features over 60 vendors offering diverse products including international cuisine, sweets, bread, craft beer, apparel, and art. The venue is a renovated traditional building project focused on the sustainable reuse of old structures. Admission is 100 yen for adults, with children middle school age and younger entering for free.

In Hokkaido, the Uma-Karu Festival in Shin-Hidaka 2026 took place at the Shizunai Kamimori market. This fourth annual event celebrates the region's horse culture and attracted approximately 2,000 visitors. Activities included Yabusame demonstrations, horseback riding experiences, jockey training simulations, and talks by industry experts regarding the Kikuka Sho race. The festival also featured charity auctions of horse-related memorabilia and various hands-on workshops such as horseshoe coaster making.