Scramble, a festival for local artists in Oita that began in 2013. Free admission, free CDs, and souvenirs—an event this generous is rare even nationwide. It’s exciting to meet new artists while sharing that passionate time, watching young local artists chase their dreams and build stages to energize their hometown. It’s also a wonderful event where the entire community encourages those who think, “I want to be on that stage someday.” An artist who becomes known across the country may well emerge from this stage.

Scramble, a festival for local artists in Oita that began in 2013. Free admission, free CDs, and souvenirs—an event this generous is rare even nationwide. It’s exciting to meet new artists while sharing that passionate time, watching young local artists chase their dreams and build stages to energize their hometown. It’s also a wonderful event where the entire community encourages those who think, “I want to be on that stage someday.” An artist who becomes known across the country may well emerge from this stage.