Music festivals and live performances held across Japan

Various music events are taking place across Japan this summer season. In Tochigi, the 22nd annual Beriten Live, organized by RADIO BERRY, is scheduled for September 5 and 6 at Igashira Park in Moka City. The lineup features several notable acts, including the first appearance of Maximum the Hormone, the return of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, and Sambomaster.

In Tokyo, the group THE SUPER FRUIT held a special one-day event titled ‘ROCK! ROCK! FRUIT! 2026 - Heat Up Summer’ at Hulic Hall Tokyo on August 22. The performance featured rock arrangements of their songs, including ‘Summer Getchu’ and ‘Seven Fruits’, as part of their ongoing national tour leading up to a performance at Ryogoku Kokugikan.