# Community events in Chiba and Saitama > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-events-in-chiba-and-saitama > Updated: 2026-10-07T02:26:15.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Local community events and commercial updates continue across the Chiba and Saitama prefectures in October 2026. In Funabashi, Chiba, the ATOCHI OPENING LIVE PARK event is scheduled for October 10 at the Tsudanuma Ekimae ATOCHI plaza, featuring art workshops and a public viewing of the Chiba Jets. Additionally, the 100th Green and Flower Jumbo Market will take place at Aenuma Bentenike Pond Park on October 10 and 11, offering flower seedling sales, kitchen trucks, and a quiz rally for children. Local commerce in Funabashi has seen high demand for the ‘My Town Premium Gift Certificate’ program, which has reached its reservation limit. These certificates, issued by several shopping district associations, provide 6,500 yen in value for a 5,000 yen set and are valid at 59 participating stores in the Honcho and Miyamoto areas; redemption is set for October 17 through 20. In Misato, Saitama, the NHK E-Tele program ‘Oha! Yoi-don’ is scheduled to broadcast a segment on Misato Municipal Koshu Higashi Elementary School on October 17. Furthermore, the BLANDE Misato supermarket will undergo renovations, closing from October 19 to October 22 and reopening on October 23. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Funabashi and Misato host community events and commercial updates Local updates for Funabashi and Misato include the 100th Green and Flower Jumbo Market, the sold-out Funabashi premium gift certificate program, and supermarket renovations in Misato. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-community-events-scheduled-in-funabashi-and-misato ### 2026-09-12: Community events scheduled for September 13 in Chiba and Saitama Community events including a disaster prevention festival in Funabashi and an Ultraman Omega appearance in Misato are scheduled for September 13, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-events-scheduled-for-september-13-in-chiba-and-saitama --- Cite as: Community events in Chiba and Saitama. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/community-events-in-chiba-and-saitama