# Alcohol festivals in Japan

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alcohol-festivals-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-27T22:20:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various regional festivals featuring local alcoholic beverages are scheduled across Japan. In Kumamoto, the Autumn Sake Festival is held at JR Kumamoto Station, featuring stalls from seven local breweries. A portion of ticket sales is designated for earthquake recovery efforts following the July Kumamoto earthquake.

In November, craft beer festivals are scheduled for Yokkaichi and Tokyo. The Mie Hokusei Brewery Beer Fest in Yokkaichi will feature three local breweries, while the Omotesando Craft Beer Festa in Tokyo will host six breweries from across the country.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Craft beer festivals scheduled in Yokkaichi and Omotesando

Craft beer festivals are coming to Japan this November, featuring regional breweries in Yokkaichi and a multi-brewery event in Omotesando, Tokyo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/craft-beer-festivals-scheduled-in-yokkaichi-and-omotesando

### 2026-10-08: Kumamoto Autumn Sake Festival held at JR Kumamoto Station

The Kumamoto Autumn Sake Festival at JR Kumamoto Station features seven local breweries, with proceeds from ticket sales supporting Kumamoto earthquake recovery efforts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kumamoto-autumn-sake-festival-held-at-jr-kumamoto-station

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Cite as: Alcohol festivals in Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alcohol-festivals-in-japan