Local festivals scheduled in Matsudo and Higashimatsuyama

The first Mabashi Matsuri is set to take place on October 24, 2026, near Mabashi Station in Matsudo City. This event succeeds the former Sakagawa Seiryu Matsuri and aims to foster community exchange through music and performance. The festival will feature 79 food and retail stalls, alongside diverse performances including Awa Odori, Tsugaru Shamisen, rap, and an orchestra/choir collaboration. Due to rain forecasts, some stage programs, such as the Matsudo City Fire Brigade music performance and local elementary school brass bands, have been canceled, though the event will proceed as planned.

Additionally, the 29th Yosakoi Jinya Matsuri will be held on November 1, 2026, in Higashimatsuyama City. The festival coincides with the 49th Japan Three-Day March. It will feature 25 dance teams performing across three venues, including a newly established Create SD venue. The event will include over 12 food truck vendors and will conclude with a mass dance performance where spectators can participate.