# Seasonal food and beer festivals in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seasonal-food-and-beer-festivals-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-09-09T01:00:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various seasonal food and beer festivals are scheduled across Japan for late 2026.

In late August, announcements detailed Oktoberfest celebrations in Yokohama and Kofu. The Yokohama event, held at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, features over 100 varieties of beer and live German music. The Kofu festival includes traditional German breweries and Alpine musical performances.

By early September, additional seasonal offerings were announced, including a limited-time Western-style lunch menu and autumn-themed sweets at the Sorakuen Parlor in Kobe. Furthermore, the Saitama Oktoberfest was scheduled for October in Kanezuka Park, featuring both traditional German beers and local craft selections.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Seasonal food and beer festivals announced in Kobe and Saitama

Seasonal culinary events arrive in Japan, featuring Western-style lunches and autumn sweets at Kobe's Sorakuen Parlor and the Saitama Oktoberfest 2026 festival in Omiya.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seasonal-food-and-beer-festivals-announced-in-kobe-and-saitama

### 2026-08-26: Oktoberfest festivals scheduled for Yokohama and Kofu in September 2026

German-style Oktoberfest festivals are set for Yokohama and Kofu in September 2026, featuring authentic beers, traditional cuisine, and live music performances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oktoberfest-festivals-scheduled-for-yokohama-and-kofu-in-september-2026

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