Music festival held during the summer vacation [2025–2026]

“SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLD,” one of Japan’s leading world music events, has been running for over a quarter of a century. As an expansion of this festival, which is held every August in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, it will once again take place in Okinawa this year following last year’s edition.

A summer event will be held at the Furano Ski Resort in Hokkaido. Under the theme “Resonating Senses — MIX ENTERTAINMENT,” a variety of content is prepared for you to enjoy in nature. At the venue overlooking Furano’s vast mountains—where your heart feels set free—there will be not only a music stage but also performances by artists to elevate the excitement. You can savor Hokkaido’s distinctive gourmet foods, and activities that engage all five senses are available for children as well, making this an event highly recommended for families.

Animelo Summer Live, commonly known as Anisama, is a summer festival where anime song artists gather in one place. Anisama draws as many as 80,000 attendees each year, making it one of the largest anisong events in Japan. Many artists take the stage one after another, offering a lineup that promises both surprises and enjoyment.

SWEET LOVE SHOWER is an outdoor festival organized by SPACE SHOWER TV. These days it’s held at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. With its location offering views of Mount Fuji and a lineup packed with popular artists, it’s an extremely popular event.