Autumn Music Festivals in Eastern Japan [2025–2026]

This is a festival held with the spirit of energizing our town ourselves. Through the allure of music and the distinctive message of reggae, we will boldly share “what truly matters now” with like-minded friends. The festival also supports earthquake disaster recovery and provides assistance to children’s care facilities.

The Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL, a summer tradition in New York, the home of jazz, made its way to Japan in 2015. At the exotically atmospheric Yokohama Red Brick Park, you can enjoy performances by world-renowned jazz musicians.

An outdoor festival held in Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt.

FUJIMAKI. This is a festival hosted by Ryota Fujimaki, the guitarist and vocalist of Remioromen. Hailing from Yamanashi, Ryota Fujimaki has poured his wish into this event to stir up a new breeze from Mount Fuji through music.

The ska omnibus event, boasting a 20-year history since its predecessor first launched, is set to take place again this year! Brass tones ringing out under the open sky bring a sense of freedom and exhilaration you simply can’t experience indoors. Come savor the rich, full-bodied sound and wide variety that are hard to find at other events.

Slow LIVE, a self-styled “mini festival for grown-ups” held annually in Tokyo, is coming to Kanazawa. With reserved seating that lets you enjoy the artists at a relaxed pace, it’s the perfect break for those who are usually busy with work. Spend a long autumn evening in Kanazawa this year. From Kansai, take the Thunderbird; from the Kanto region, the Hokuriku Shinkansen—both will get you to Kanazawa in no time.