# Fukushima UFO Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fukushima-ufo-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-19T01:14:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The UFO Festival 2026 is scheduled for October 31, 2026, in the Iino Town shopping district of Fukushima City. The event, held in an area known as a ‘UFO village,’ features an alien costume parade and contest expected to draw approximately 2,000 participants. 

Organized by the Iino Town Machizukuri Research Group, the International UFO Research Institute, and the Iino Town Chamber of Commerce, the festival includes stage performances, a gourmet event with ‘UFO dumplings,’ and a talk titled ‘Will there be a UFO attack?!’ led by Takeharu Mikami. A mystery tour at Sengannmori is also planned for November 1.

## Claims

- prove LiFE will host the Beachside Art Festival Nuts Party 2026 on September 27, 2026, at Chiba Port Park in Chiba City. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The festival will feature 16 food trucks and approximately 40 market stalls. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The event is an outdoor festival including live music, art content for children, food, and markets. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Futaba Food Fest 2026 will be held on October 3 and 4, 2026, in collaboration with the Nikumatsuri festival. (single source)
- The Futaba Food Fest will feature over 30 food vendors and the first appearance of 'Baby Tapi' in Fukushima Prefecture. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Japan announces Beachside Art Festival and Futaba Food Fest for 2026

Japan prepares for two major 2026 outdoor festivals: the Beachside Art Festival Nuts Party in Chiba on September 27, and the Futaba Food Fest in Fukushima on October 3-4.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-announces-beachside-art-festival-and-futaba-food-fest-for-2026

### 2026-09-14: Fukushima to host UFO Festival 2026 with alien costume parade

The UFO Festival 2026 will be held on October 31 in Fukushima City, Japan, featuring an alien costume parade and contest expected to draw 2,000 participants from around the world.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fukushima-to-host-ufo-festival-2026-with-alien-costume-parade

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Cite as: Fukushima UFO Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fukushima-ufo-festival-2026