[2025–2026] Special Feature on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions

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.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Experience the excitement of a music festival set against the grand stage woven by the rich nature of the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.

From the refreshing sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea to the crisp air of the mountain valleys, this musical celebration unfolds across a variety of venues.

From heartfelt performances by local artists to breathtaking sets by acclaimed musicians active nationwide, a luxurious music experience awaits you.

Create special memories in open-air spaces where music, food, and nature come together in perfect harmony.

Past events

Setouchi Django Street in YashimaOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Kagawa Prefecture

stu-django.net

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place	Nozomi Kindergarten Auditorium, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture / Kotoden Yashima Station / Shishi no Reigan Observation Deck
Website	https://stu-django.net/
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Shimane Jet Fes: Yamata-no-Orochi RisingSat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Shimane Prefecture

http://www.shimanejettfes.com

An event hosted by the rock band Guitar Wolf, held under the slogan of “rock” at an ancient burial mound (kofun). In keeping with the historical setting of the kofun venue, the stages are given history-themed names such as Yamata no Orochi. Music festivals set against the backdrop of a kofun are quite rare, so even seasoned festival-goers may find this a fresh and enjoyable experience.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place	Kozoshi Park on Kofun Hill, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Website	https://www.shimanejettfes.com/
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MachinobunkasaiSat, Oct 11 — Okayama Prefecture

machinobunkasai.info

Kyū-Uchiyamashita Elementary School: This is an event held using a former elementary school that has been closed. In the familiar setting of an elementary school where everyone spent their childhood, it’s a festival offering a variety of experiences—from music to food and workshops.