Recommended indoor fall and winter festivals

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• 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.

Victor Rock Festival | Osaka Prefecture

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A music festival hosted by the major label Victor,Victor Rock Festival。

This is the Osaka edition of the Victor Rock Festival, which is held every year in Tokyo.

The venue isOsaka-jō HallAnd since access from the Kansai area is excellent and it's close to the nearest station, it's recommended even in this season.

This time’s lineup, centered on singer-songwriters, is one you can really sit back and listen to.

As a side note, since this time it will be held in Osaka, it will take place as the second day of the MBS Oto-sai, and as for the official merchandise,Raion-chanBut!Raiyon-chan, a familiar character to people from Kansai, is so cute.

ECHOES | Tokyo, Japan

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three-piece rock bandHAWAIIAN6A music festival presented byECHOES。

It will be held at STUDIO COAST, one of the larger live venues in Tokyo.

Even though it's a live music venue, it can accommodate 2,400 people.Held for two days in a large boxTherefore, it's an event you can enjoy indoors while still fully feeling the festival atmosphere.

The lineup will center on hardcore and punk bands from the same generation as HAWAIIAN6, with younger bands joining as well.

EspeciallyAIR JAM generationWouldn't this be a very pleasing lineup for everyone?

Hachioji Tengu Festival | Tokyo

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A four-piece rock band from Hachioji, Tokyo,Good Morning AmericaIt’s a festival hosted by ____.

In 2017, they suspended live performances from spring through summer due to vocalist-guitarist Kanehiro’s polyp surgery, but the operation was successfully completed, and Hatten will be held again this year!

The venue will be their local Esforta Arena Hachioji in Hachioji.

Located in front of a Keio Line stationAccess is perfect.It is.

This lineup is recommended not only for Good Morning America fans but also for lovers of guitar rock and J-rock.

SAITAMA ROCK FESTIVAL “SAI” | Saitama Prefecture

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It celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017.ACIDMANA music festival being held for the first time.

The lineup is incredibly star-studded, and compared to other major festivals,Nothing but bands of main-act caliberIt is.

An event I can wholeheartedly recommend to fans of Japanese rock bands.

The venue is also Saitama Super Arena, a large-scale indoor venue... There's no doubt you'll have a great time!

If this many bands perform in a single day, there’s no time to rest, is there?!

OTONOKO | Ishikawa Prefecture

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to be held at the Ishikawa Industry HallOTONOKO。

He has produced acts like Perfume and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and is also active as a DJ himself.Yasutaka NakataIt’s a festival we’re hosting.

It began in 2016 with the concept of creating a completely new kind of festival unlike anything before.

Of course Yasutaka Nakata himself, as well as artists active as Perfume and as DJs, and even Okazaki Taiiku, ...genrelessPopular artists are gathering here.

In Ishikawa Prefecture, which is in the Hokuriku region, the first snowfall usually occurs in late November. By the time this event takes place, it might be snowing, but since it’s indoors, there’s no need to worry.

Be sure to dress carefully so you don’t catch a cold on the way there or back.

Porn Super Express | Kyoto Prefecture

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A rock band from KyotoROTTENGRAFFTYhosted byPorn Super Express。

When it comes to winter festivals in Kyoto, this is the one!

The venue is Kyoto Pulse Plaza, about a 15-minute walk from the nearest station, and it’s easy to access.

Both stages are indoors, so you can fully enjoy them even in the cold season.

During conversioncomedianSince the latter is spoken more, you won’t get bored!

They experiment with the venue layout every year, designing it so that participants can enjoy themselves without stress.

MERRY ROCK PARADE | Aichi Prefecture

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Merry Rock, which will be held in Nagoya.

As the event title suggests, it’s a festival held every year during the Christmas season.

It will be held at Port Messe Nagoya, which is a 10-minute walk from the nearest station.

This year's lineup is full of festival vibes.

If you like Japanese rock and music festivals, this lineup should be more than satisfying, don't you think?

In conclusion

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As temperatures drop in the coming season, I hope this serves as a helpful reference for those looking for indoor festivals that can be enjoyed regardless of the weather.

That said, you can’t avoid spending time outdoors—like on the way there and back or while waiting to get in—so I recommend wearing layers you can easily put on and take off.

Even if the season turns cold, the festival stays hot!

Let's enjoy plenty of festivals this fall and winter, too!