Local festivals scheduled for Ichikawa and Higashikagawa in November 2026

Two regional festivals are scheduled to take place in Japan during November 2026.

The 51st Ichikawa Citizen Festival will be held on November 3, 2026, at Ozu Disaster Prevention Park in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. Running from 10:00 to 16:00, the event features various areas including the Bazaar Plaza for local vendor stalls and the Festival Plaza for stage performances. Scheduled activities include dance, Japanese drumming (wadaiko), hula dancing, and brass band performances by approximately 27 groups. While free shuttle buses will operate from various locations within the city, there is no parking available at the venue.

The 37th Culture Festival in Higashikagawa is set for November 7, 2026, at the City Human Rights Center Ouchi Exchange Hall. The event, which runs from 10:00 to 14:00, offers activities such as animal encounters from Shirotori Zoo, police car ride-on experiences, and workshops. The festival also includes food stalls featuring kitchen cars and local eateries, as well as musical performances and exhibitions of local works.