HAMAJAZZ is a street jazz festival held throughout the downtown area of Nagahama City in Shiga Prefecture. Around ten stages are set up around town, and music can be heard from everywhere. In addition to music, you can enjoy food and art, so it’s recommended even for those who don’t usually listen to jazz—and it might just be the spark that gets you interested in jazz.

HAMAJAZZ is a street jazz festival held throughout the downtown area of Nagahama City in Shiga Prefecture. Around ten stages are set up around town, and music can be heard from everywhere. In addition to music, you can enjoy food and art, so it’s recommended even for those who don’t usually listen to jazz—and it might just be the spark that gets you interested in jazz.