# Regional festivals in Qishan and Okinawa

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-festivals-in-qishan-and-okinawa
> Updated: 2026-10-22T01:32:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, the Qishan-Okinawa International Food and Travel Festival began at the Qishan Sports Stadium. Themed “Mountain Town × Island,” the event focused on cultural exchange through a “Taiwan-Japan Twin City Artisan Market,” featuring Okinawan specialty brands and local businesses from eastern Kaohsiung. The festival included collaborative culinary offerings, musical performances, and a digital stamp collection activity organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs to promote local stores.

By late October, industrial celebrations continued in Japan. While the 50th Okinawa Industrial Festival was cancelled, Kumesen Shuzo hosted a digital ‘WEB Industrial Festival’ through its online shop, featuring products such as Naha Distillery’s first single malt Japanese whisky.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Local industrial festivals held in Kesennuma and Okinawa

Regional industrial festivals are being held in Kesennuma, Miyagi, and online by Kumesen Shuzo in Okinawa, featuring local products, food tastings, and special releases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-industrial-festivals-held-in-kesennuma-and-okinawa

### 2026-09-26: Qishan hosts international food and travel festival with Okinawa brands

The 2026 Qishan-Okinawa International Food and Travel Festival has launched in Kaohsiung, featuring a Taiwan-Japan artisan market, collaborative cuisine, and cultural performances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qishan-hosts-international-food-and-travel-festival-with-okinawa-brands

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