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The summer festival season has arrived in Hokkaido and Tohoku, woven together by refreshing breezes and music.
Set against majestic mountains and vast grasslands, there’s nothing quite like the luxury of enjoying music in harmony with nature.
From melodies carried on pleasant sea breezes to delicious local specialties, summer festivals are brimming with unique charms.
Seeking musical thrills and a sense of freedom you can’t find in the city—why not create special summer memories on the lands of Hokkaido and Tohoku?
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Past events
Special Music FestivalSun, 6/1, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City, Civic Square / Kotodai Park / Motokajicho Park / Nishikicho Park / Sendai Mediatheque 1F Open Square |
| Website | https://r.goope.jp/totteoki/ |
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Hokkaido Grand Music ParadeSat, 6/7 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Saturday, June 7, 2025 |
| place | Asahikawa, Hokkaido / City Center |
| Website | https://www.atca.jp/ongaku-daikoshin/ |
CHAGU CHAGU ROCK FESTIVALSat 6/7 – Sun 6/8, Iwate Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Tsugawa Mirai-kan Apio, Takizawa City, Iwate Prefecture |
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Honjo Folk ChamporyJun 7 (Sat)–8 (Sun), Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Akita Prefecture, Yurihonjo City, Second City Hall |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/view/champoree/ |
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Kesennuma Street Live Festival SummerSunday, June 8 – Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 8, 2025 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma City, Jonan Junior High School / Former Site |
| Website | http://k-streetlive.com/ |
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DIG FESTHokkaido, Fri 6/13 – Sat 6/14
| Schedule | Friday, June 13, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025 |
| place | Event Hall Aka Renga, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://www.digfest.net |
NAGANUMA OASISHokkaido, Sat 6/14 – Sun 6/15
NAGANUMA OASIS is a free-admission food and music event held at Naganuma Community Park in Hokkaido. Enjoy delicious dishes made with rich local ingredients along with live music. In addition to food vendors and a music stage, you can fully enjoy a variety of content such as workshops, outdoor activities, and games. Located midway between New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station, it’s also a great option to add to your travel itinerary as a sightseeing stop. Come refresh your mind and body and make unforgettable memories at this event that lets you savor all the charms of Naganuma.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 14–15, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido, Yubari District, Naganuma Community Park |
| Website | https://naganuma-oasis.jp/ |
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