Urban sports and dance festivals announced for Itami and Fukui

Two major community events focusing on urban sports and dance are scheduled to take place in Japan.

In Itami, the ITAMI URBAN SPORTS FES. 2026 will be held on November 3 at the TOYO TIRES Itami Sports Center. The event offers free trial sessions for skateboarding, hip-hop dance, and double dutch. The skateboarding sessions are open to participants aged three and older, while hip-hop dance and double dutch activities are geared toward students. The festival will also feature a three-on-three basketball tournament, live performances, and food trucks.

In Fukui, the Dan☆Sta FUKUI 2026 dance event will take place on October 31 and November 1 around Fukui Station. The expanded event features over 200 groups and approximately 2,000 performers across four venues. Special guests include Kenchi Tachibana from EXILE and TETSUYA from EXILE. The program includes dance battles, breakdancing competitions, and workshops. A new food initiative, the Fukui Imo-Kuri-Nankin Fest, will offer sweets made from sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and pumpkins.