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Japan 2026 craft and food festival season

Overview

Japan’s 2026 summer and autumn seasons continue to feature a diverse array of regional craft and food festivals. In Tokyo, September events include the Oedo Beer Festival at Shinagawa Intercity S&R Plaza (Sept 1–5 and 8–12) and the Craft Beer Discovery at Tokyo Big Sight (Sept 25–27). The Koganei Beer Festival runs from Sept 11–13 at Festival Court. Additionally, the Craft Beer Grand Prix 2026 is held at Kinshi Park in Sumida from Sept 4–6, featuring 15 breweries and professional judging for a ‘highest gold award’. Participants include Yamanashi-based Fujizakura Kogen Beer, which offers varieties such as a Yoshida Udon Lager. September also features the ‘FUCHU BEER GARDEN 2026’ on Sept 12 at Keyaki Namiki Street, hosting 16 breweries and nine food vendors with live music and brewery talk shows. In Musashi-Kosugi, DREAMBEER hosts the ‘Craft Beer General Election 2026’ at Kosugi Core Park from Sept 10–13, where attendees vote for favorite styles among 20 brands in categories like ‘Refreshing’, ‘Bold’, ‘Fruity’, and ‘Aromatic’. In Kyoto, the Yase Eiden Station Local Beer Festival takes place Sept 4–6. New additions to the September schedule include the Keyaki Hiroba Autumn Beer Festival in Saitama New City from Sept 17–21, featuring 52 vendors and over 300 craft beer varieties. Notable participants include HOPJAPAN from Fukushima, Oyoroko Brewery from Aichi, and SIBEERIA BREWERY from Prague. In Yamagata, the ZAO BREWERY Autumn Beer Festival 2026 is scheduled for Sept 21–22 at Yamagin Kenmin Hall, showcasing seven craft beer types, including a special edition brewed with local passion fruit. Regional celebrations include the ‘Uminokuni Kusu (aged Awamori) Gratitude Festival’ in Okinawa on Sept 18–19, ‘KANPAI! GUNMA 2026’ on Sept 25–26, and the Minoh Beer Thanksgiving 2026 in Osaka on Sept 20–21.

Entities

Eizan Electric Railway · Keyaki Hiroba · Sabae Music Village Executive Committee · Okinawa Prefecture Sake Brewers Cooperative · Granberry Park

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [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.

  2. 12 days ago

    [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.

  3. 13 days ago

    [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.

  4. 16 days ago

    [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.

  5. 17 days ago

    [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.

  6. 24 days ago

    [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.

  7. 25 days ago

    [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.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [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.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [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.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [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.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [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.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [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 · mint-kobe.jp · news.cube-soft.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

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