[2025–2026] Complete Kanto Summer Festival Guide: Music and Outdoor Festival Information

SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLD has long been beloved as one of Japan’s leading events introducing world music and culture, held in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Sukiyaki Tokyo was conceived so that artists visiting Japan for this event could tour the country and bring the experience to Tokyo as well. It offers a rare opportunity in Tokyo to enjoy authentic music you don’t usually get to see up close, as if you were actually there—making for a truly special time.

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.

a-nation, organized by Avex, is a large-scale music festival that has been held since 2002. With a lineup packed with popular artists, it continues to captivate many music fans every year. In 2018, the festival expanded in scale and was held over six days across four cities in Japan. The Tokyo shows took place over two days at Ajinomoto Stadium.

The Sagami-Ono Monje Festival was named after the French word “Mangez,” meaning “to eat.” It’s a cut above ordinary food stalls, as renowned local restaurants from Sagami-Ono come together to showcase their culinary pride and let visitors savor the flavors of exceptional establishments. The main stage—planned and run by these restaurants—also features programs by professional musicians that anyone can enjoy for free, making it a highly entertaining event.

@JAM EXPO, which began in 2014, is an event that has continued to be held even as the idol scene undergoes various changes. With the goal of widely introducing Japanese culture and further energizing the idol scene, it is carried out with passionate dedication. Aiming to be the best idol festival in Japan, it’s a must-see event for idol fans.