# 2026 Japan regional market fairs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-japan-regional-market-fairs
> Updated: 2026-07-27T07:37:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, local authorities in Kyoto and Tottori promoted free weekend events scheduled for 11‑12 July, aimed at community engagement and the display of regional food and crafts. Later that month, organizers announced two larger market fairs for the year: the 8th Keidanba TonTon Marche in Kyoto’s Keidanba town on 12 April, featuring stalls, games, and live performances, and the Kitakyushu Handmade Market in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, set for 26‑27 September with over 1,100 booths and workshops. Together the announcements illustrate a coordinated effort to showcase local products and boost regional tourism through a series of free and ticketed fairs across Japan in 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: Kyoto’s Keidanba and Kitakyushu announce 2026 local market fairs

Kyoto’s Keidanba TonTon Marche (April 12) and Kitakyushu Handmade Market (Sept 26‑27) are scheduled for 2026, offering food, crafts, workshops and free community activities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyotos-keidanba-and-kitakyushu-announce-2026-local-market-fairs

### 2026-07-10: Kyoto and Tottori host free weekend events July 11‑12, 2026

Kyoto and Tottori offer a range of free cultural events, festivals and exhibitions on July 11‑12, 2026, targeting tourists and families.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-and-tottori-host-free-weekend-events-july-1112-2026

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