The appeal of the experiential summer festival “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Fuji Rock)”

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The appeal of the experiential summer festival “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Fuji Rock)”

• Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
  Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

What is the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Fuji Rock Festival)?

It’s one of Japan’s flagship festivals, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2016, and is a music festival you can enjoy amid great natural surroundings.

Therefore, in addition to the stage where live performances are held, there are opportunities to play in the river and a campsite, making it an event you can enjoy with an outdoor vibe.

It was named FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL because the first edition was held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, at the Fuji Tenjinyama Ski Resort, and from the third edition onwardHeld at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata PrefectureAlthough it has been [changed/updated], it still retains that name today, and a logo inspired by Mount Fuji is also used.

Japan’s number one festival

As its name suggests, Fuji Rock—named after Mount Fuji—has become one of the most popular music festivals in Japan.

Let me introduce the secret behind Fuji Rock’s popularity!

Many stages

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At Fuji RockMore than 10 stages of various sizes are available.There are various stages, ranging from a large main stage that can accommodate 40,000 people to smaller ones for just a few dozen.

During the day, various live performances are held on those stages, and at night some of them turn into clubs where DJ events take place.

many overseas artists

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Article about SUMMER SONICI mentioned that Summer Sonic features many overseas artists, but wouldn’t you say that tendency is even stronger at Fuji Rock?

From world-famous artists to niche performers who aren't widely known in Japan, a wide range of genres will be featured, making it an irresistible event for those who love this kind of music.

If we name some of the famous artists who have performed in the past, the lineup spans widely and impressively—from classic rock to punk, alternative and metal, and even legendary hip-hop groups—including Oasis, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, KORN, System Of A Down, Muse, and RUN DMC.

On top of that, with even more core artists performing, isn’t this the kind of dream event that Western music fans would want to attend at least once?

Of course, many domestic artists also perform, ranging from bands popular among young people to veteran, long-established stars.

A musical experience in the great outdoors

As mentioned at the beginning, Fuji Rock isThe concept is a fusion of nature and music, held in the great outdoors.It is (described/defined) as such.

Even at stages that hold thousands of people, they’re surrounded by trees, and some stages are literally set in the middle of a forest.A situation that would never happen in everyday lifeYou can enjoy music with it.

You can also take the Dragondola—the longest gondola in Japan, which connects Naeba Ski Resort and Kagura Ski Resort—to reach the summit.

At the summit, there are attractions such as kamishibai (paper theater), various performances, and live shows, all prepared so that children can enjoy them too.

There’s also a kids’ area with play equipment that makes the most of nature and a small stream where children can splash around, making it a music festival you’ll want to bring your kids to.

Speaking personally, since the first time I went to a festival was when I was a freshman in college, I’m really jealous of kids who get to be brought to music festivals like this from a young age.

I kind of wish I’d gotten completely into music much earlier (lol).

I got a bit off track, but the music experience in the great outdoors at Fuji Rock feels fresh for both adults and children, and I think it can spice up everyday life and be healing as well.

What are the charms of Fuji Rock beyond just the music?

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Take care of yourself; help and yield to one another; respect nature. That spirit creates a special space, and for three special days we all share that space together—that is Fuji Rock.

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It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to get from one end of the Fuji Rock venue to the other, and since it’s held in the mountains, the weather is unstable and it often rains.

Various incidents can occur while moving around the venue or even when spending time at the campsite.

Reference:About parking at Fuji Rock

Reference:List of items and essentials to bring to summer and outdoor music festivals, plus handy extras

At times like that, the three mindsets from the official site quoted above may be what help create connections between people.

In this way, it can be said that the true joy of Fuji Rock lies not only in enjoying the music, but also in sharing and experiencing extraordinary moments in nature with friends—and sometimes with people you meet on site.

It’s precisely because of this appeal that it creates so many moving moments every year and captivates so many people.

Be sure to join in and experience it for yourself!

I’m sure you’ll be captivated by the charm of Fuji Rock.

Event Overview

Fri 7/25–Sun 7/27 FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL

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Speaking of Fuji Rock, it’s one of Japan’s three major music festivals. It’s a large outdoor rock festival that draws over 100,000 attendees across three days every year. The venue is Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture. You can enjoy a wide range of musical genres across stages of various sizes, and at night there are all-night DJ events—truly a festival where you can immerse yourself in music. Plus, just being at a festival set in the great outdoors is enough to get your heart racing. If you’re a music fan, it’s a festival you should attend at least once.