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Japan regional festivals and community events scheduled for late 2026
Various regional community events and festivals are scheduled across Japan for late 2026.
In Osaka, FoodFes Co., Ltd. will host ‘KIDS FES in WHATAWON’ in Kishiwada on October 17–18, featuring workshops and food stalls. In Tokyo, Kitakyushu City is holding a food fair at the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan on October 17.
Other notable events include the 46th Daito Citizen Festival in Daito City on November 1, and the ‘Minou de FES 2026’ in Kurume, Fukuoka, on October 18, which features live music and fireworks. Saga Prefecture will host an e-sports event at the Prefectural Office on October 17–18.
Food-focused festivals include the ‘Iida Yoi Fes’ in Nagano on October 17–18, the ‘Oimo Fes FUJICITY 2026’ in Fuji, Shizuoka, from October 23–25, and the 18th ‘Zennikusai’ meat festival at Wakayama Castle on October 24–25. Additionally, a Wacoal body discovery event for families is set for October 24–25 in Kyoto.
Entities
Arashiyama Keikoku Autumn Leaves Festival · Daito City · EverGreen · FoodFes Co., Ltd. · International Art & Design College · Ken Haraguchi · Ken Harakura · Kitakyushu City · Machida City · Machida Green Yoga Festa · Machida Yakushiike Park · NEST Machida
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The event will take place at the WHATAWON complex in Kishiwada, Osaka. ascii.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Self-Defense Forces 1/2t truck will be on display at the WHATAWON event. ascii.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] KIDS FES in WHATAWON is scheduled for October 17 and 18, 2026. ascii.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The event features workshops including mini-aquarium making and cotton candy making. ascii.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] FoodFes Co., Ltd. will host the KIDS FES in WHATAWON event. ascii.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Saitama event will include food trucks and stamp rallies. release.traicy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] KIDS FES in Saitama will be held at Chiyoda Park on October 24 and 25, 2026. release.traicy.com