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Japan 2026 craft and food festival season

Overview

Japan’s 2026 festival season continues into October with various craft beer and sake events. In the Tokyo and Kanagawa regions, a collaboration between Gurunavi and DREAM BEER runs from October 3 to October 12 in Futako-Tamagawa, offering tasting vouchers for the ‘National Authentic Craft Beer General Election’. Nearby, the ‘Seiseki Autumn Beer Festival 2026’ will take place from October 9 to 11 at the Keio Seiseki Sakuragaoka Shopping Center, featuring Kagiya Brewery among 11 participating breweries. Kagiya Brewery also intends to unveil a new logo at its Musashi-Kosugi location on October 13.

In the Osaka region, the ‘Osaka Sake Square 2026’ is scheduled for October 17 and 18 at the Namba Carnival Mall. This event will showcase 77 varieties of sake from 26 breweries across the Kansai region, including producers from Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, and Wakayama, accompanied by food pairings and DJ entertainment. This follows the inaugural ‘RINKU SEASIDE CRAFT BEER DAYS’ held on September 26 and 27 at the Rinku Premium Outlets in Izumisano City, which featured local businesses like Yoho Brewing’s Osaka brewery and Lone Star to promote regional revitalization.

Entities

Eizan Electric Railway · GRANDLINE BREWING · Keyaki Hiroba · Kagiya Brewery · Sabae Music Village Executive Committee

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Osaka hosts regional sake and craft beer festivals

    Osaka hosts various regional revitalization events, including the ‘Osaka Sake Square 2026’ featuring 77 sake varieties and the ‘RINKU SEASIDE CRAFT BEER DAYS’ in Izumisano.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Craft beer festivals and promotions scheduled for October 2026 in Japan

    Craft beer enthusiasts in Japan can enjoy various events in October 2026, including tasting promotions in Futako-Tamagawa and the Seiseki Autumn Beer Festival featuring Kagiya Brewery.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Craft beer festivals scheduled for Yokosuka and Tokyo in October 2026

    Two craft beer festivals are set for October 3–4, 2026, in Yokosuka and Tokyo, featuring local breweries, new beer releases, and craft markets.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Sabae JAM Festival 2026 to feature music and craft beer

    The Sabae JAM Festival 2026 will be held on October 11-12 at Nishiyama Park, featuring music, craft beer from eight national breweries, and a special performance by YouTuber Takku and his band.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tokyu and Asahi Breweries announce BEER CAMP 2026

    Tokyu and Asahi Breweries will host “BEER CAMP 2026,” an outdoor beer and food event at Tama Plaza Terrace and Granberry Park, featuring a special disco-themed edition in Kabukicho.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japan to host major craft beer festivals in Saitama and Yamagata

    Japan will host two major craft beer festivals in September 2026: the Keyaki Hiroba festival in Saitama and the ZAO BREWERY festival in Yamagata, featuring hundreds of varieties and live music.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Craft Beer Grand Prix 2026 held at Kinshi Park in Tokyo

    The Craft Beer Grand Prix 2026 is taking place at Kinshi Park in Tokyo from September 4–6, featuring over 50 craft beers, professional judging, and a variety of food selections.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Craft beer festivals announced for Kobe and Osaka in late 2026

    Craft beer festivals are coming to the Kansai region in late 2026, including Mint Kobe’s 20th anniversary celebration and the Minoh Beer Thanksgiving at Expo '70 Commemorative Park.

  9. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Japan to host craft beer festivals in Fuchu and Musashi-Kosugi

    Japan will host multiple craft beer events in September 2026, including a beer garden in Fuchu and a participatory beer election in Musashi-Kosugi.

  10. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Regional beverage and food festivals announced for Okinawa and Gunma

    Japan will host regional beverage festivals in Okinawa and Gunma, featuring aged awamori celebrations and sake-and-meat pairings.

  11. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japan to host seasonal craft beer festivals in Tama and Kyoto

    Japan will host several craft beer festivals in late 2026, including a week-long picnic in Tama City and a station-themed beer festival at Kyoto's Yase-Hieizan-guchi Station.

  12. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Japan to host regional craft beer festivals in September 2026

    Japan will host several craft beer festivals in September 2026, including events in Tokyo's Koganei area and at the historic Yase-Hieizanguchi Station in Kyoto.

  13. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Handmade Markets Scheduled in Akashi and Kitakyushu, Japan, Summer 2026

    Akashi's Nomad Mart (July 30) and Kitakyushu's Kokura Handmade Marche (Sept 26‑27) will feature thousands of artisans and crafts, with workshops and food stalls.

  14. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Okinawa craft and food fairs scheduled in Tokyo for 2026

    Tokyo will host an Okinawa craft fair in September and a food fair featuring Okinawan sea produce in August 2026.

  15. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tokyo hosts two major craft beer festivals in September 2026

    Tokyo will hold the Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Autumn at Shinagawa Intercity (Sept 1‑5, 8‑12) and the Craft Beer Discovery 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight (Sept 25‑27), showcasing dozens of Japanese craft breweries, new‑t

Sources

akashi.goguynet.jp · blog.kanko.jp · blog.uula.jp · dtimes.jp · fanfunfukuoka.nishinippon.co.jp · getnews.jp · japan-attractions.jp · kanazawa.goguynet.jp · lmaga.jp · manetatsu.com · mint-kobe.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · nomooo.jp · okinawa-awamori.or.jp · okinawa34.jp · ota.goguynet.jp · prtimes.jp · radiopolska.pl · rbbtoday.com · release.traicy.com · suita.goguynet.jp · tama-inagi.goguynet.jp · vcd.org · yokosuka.goguynet.jp

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