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Regional cultural festivals in Japan

Overview

Various cultural, community, and regional events are being organized across multiple Japanese prefectures during late October and November 2026.

In Iida City, preparations have begun for the 2028 Iida Oneri Matsuri, which includes the city’s intangible cultural property, the Daimyo procession. In Machida City, the Machida Jidai Matsuri 2026 is scheduled at Serigaya Park, featuring historical reenactments of Kamakura-era warriors, martial arts demonstrations, and samurai-themed hands-on experiences.

Other scheduled activities include flea markets and university festivals in Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures, alongside art exhibitions. In Yamaguchi Prefecture, events include the Ube Festival, the Hofu Autumn Grand Event, and a large-scale market at Moji Port and Shimonoseki featuring approximately 500 vendors.

Entities

Honmachi San-chome Daimyo Gyoretsu Preservation Society · Serigaya Park · Iida City · Machida Jidai Matsuri Executive Committee · Yamaguchi Prefecture

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Regional festivals and markets scheduled across Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Yamaguchi

    A series of regional festivals, flea markets, and cultural exhibitions are scheduled across Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Yamaguchi prefectures throughout late 2026.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Local cultural festivals planned for Iida and Machida

    Cultural festivals are being prepared in Japan, including the 2028 Iida Oneri Matsuri procession and the Machida Jidai Matsuri featuring Kamakura-era warrior reenactments.

Sources

dtimes.jp · hachioji.goguynet.jp · ichi-24.jp · jugem.jp · minamishinshu.jp · tripre.jp · tryangle.yamaguchi.jp · yousakana.jp