List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2025–2026]
While calls for regional revitalization are echoing across the country, this time we’ve compiled information on locally rooted festivals.
Many of these events let you enjoy specialty products and local foods from each area, so they’re great not only for residents but also for those coming from afar—perfect to drop by while sightseeing.
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- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2025]
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- List of Hot Spring Festivals Nationwide [2025]
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- Domestic Circuit Events [2025] City Festival List
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- All-Night Festivals Across Japan [2025]
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Past events
Ihatov Music FestivalSat 9/27–Sun 9/28, Iwate Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Iwate Prefecture, Hanamaki City, Nahan Plaza / COMZ Hall Multipurpose Plaza |
| Website | http://ihatov.main.jp/m-fes/ |
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Fukushima Street Music FestivalSat, 9/27, Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima City, Fukushima Station |
| Website | https://fukushima-stfes.com/ |
| SNS |
Yadorigi Outdoor LiveTue, 9/23, Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Odaka Yadorigi, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture |
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Starry Sky Music FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Kitashitara District, Toei Dome |
| Website | https://www.hoshizora-music-fes.com/ |
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Kyoto Ichijoji FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Kyoto Prefecture
A circuit-style event that has been held every year in Kyoto’s Ichijoji area! It’s a live music event featuring a wide range of musicians, from popular artists active nationwide to young local bands. It looks set to be an event where you can really experience the atmosphere of Ichijoji.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Ichijoji Park, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://fest.ichijoji.net |
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Awaji Island Sumoto LOVE FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Sumoto City Civic Square, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://awajishimasumotolovefes.com/ |
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Murakko FestSun, 9/21, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Gunma Prefecture, Oizumi Town, Central Community Center |
| Website | https://towngunma.jp/pickupg/pickupg-murakkofes22/ |