# Regional food festivals in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-food-festivals-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-04T20:27:12.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 4.

Various regional food events and festivals continue to be held across Japan to celebrate local specialties and culinary traditions.

Following early September activities such as the ‘2nd Ogura Toast Stamp Rally’ in Aichi and bread-focused events in Osaka, the scope of exhibitions has expanded. Recent and upcoming events include the ‘Zen-Nihon Umai-mono Taikai’ in Fukuoka, Hokkaido-themed gourmet exhibitions in Osaka, and the ‘Tokyo Shokushijo Matsuri 2026’ highlighting Kumamoto beef.

Newer schedules for late September and October 2026 show a continued emphasis on regional fairs. In Ikebukuro, Sunshine City will host the ‘Hokkaido Marugoto Fair’ from October 8 to 12, 2026, featuring approximately 65 vendors selling seafood, mountain produce, sweets, and sake. The ‘Setouchi Fair’ is scheduled at EXPASA Ebina on the Tomei Expressway from October 2 to November 9, 2026, showcasing over 200 products from eight prefectures. Other highlights include the ‘Chikugo SAKE Festa 2026’ in Kurume City on October 10–11 and the ‘Yatsugatake Nanko Fair 2026’ in Tama City on October 3.

Recent activity has also focused on regional fish markets. In Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the Omicho Market conducted a pilot ‘Omicho Night Market’ to promote the ‘nighttime economy,’ with shops extending hours to offer grilled seafood and sake. In Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, the Mitsu Morning Market is scheduled to host the ‘Shun, Sen, Mi Matsuri’ on October 24, an event designed to promote Seto Inland Sea seafood through activities like fish scooping and direct sales from wholesalers.

## Claims

- Nakanihon Exis Co., Ltd. will host a Setouchi Fair at EXPASA Ebina (inbound) from October 2 to November 9, 2026. (single source)
- The Setouchi Fair will feature over 200 types of local specialties from eight prefectures in the Setouchi region. (single source)
- Seven-Eleven will hold a Hokkaido Fair at stores nationwide starting September 29, 2026. (single source)
- The Hokkaido Fair includes 12 different items, such as ramen, pork bowls, and soup curry. (single source)
- Seven-Eleven Japan will hold a 100-yen bread sale for six specific items in Kumamoto Prefecture from October 9 to 12, 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Japanese fish markets host regional seafood and tourism events

Japanese fish markets in Matsuyama and Kanazawa are hosting special events, including a seafood festival and a night market, to promote local cuisine and regional economic activity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-fish-markets-host-regional-seafood-and-tourism-events

### 2026-09-25: Japan hosts various regional food and culture fairs

Japan is hosting numerous regional fairs and pop-up events, ranging from Hokkaido and Setouchi food festivals to character goods stores and local sake celebrations.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-regional-food-promotions-announced-for-setouchi-hokkaido-and-kumamoto

### 2026-09-22: Japan hosts diverse regional food festivals and local markets

Various regional food festivals, gourmet markets, and local craft events are taking place across Japan, highlighting local specialties from Hokkaido to Kyushu.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-food-festivals-held-across-various-japanese-cities

### 2026-09-08: Regional food events celebrate Ogura toast and local bakeries in Japan

Food culture events are underway in Japan, including an Ogura toast stamp rally in Ichinomiya and a local bread exhibition at KITTE Osaka celebrating traditional community bakeries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-food-events-celebrate-ogura-toast-and-local-bakeries-in-japan

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