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Regional food festivals in Japan

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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, including seasonal fruits and denim goods. prefectures. Other upcoming highlights include the ‘Chikugo SAKE Festa 2026’ in Kurume City on October 10–11, featuring about 100 varieties of local alcohol from 20 breweries, 10–11 and the ‘Yatsugatake Nanko Fair 2026’ in Tama City on October 3 to celebrate 3. Recent activity has also focused on regional fish markets. In Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the Omicho Market conducted a friendship anniversary. Retail promotions include pilot ‘Omicho Night Market’ to promote the ‘Shimane Fair’ at Super ABC in Matsuyama through September 30 ‘nighttime economy,’ with shops extending hours to offer grilled seafood and sake. In Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, the ‘Hokuriku/Shinetsu Exhibition’ at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from September 30 Mitsu Morning Market is scheduled to host the ‘Shun, Sen, Mi Matsuri’ on October 6. Additionally, nationwide promotions for Hokkaido items are set 24, an event designed to begin at Seven-Eleven stores in late September. promote Seto Inland Sea seafood through activities like fish scooping and direct sales from wholesalers.

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