The Furusato Zenkoku Kenjinkai Matsuri!
Get ready for a whirlwind tour of Japan without leaving Nagoya! On September 7-8, Hisaya Odori Park will transform into a microcosm of Japanese culture as it hosts the Furusato Zenkoku Kenjinkai Matsuri (a festival of Japan's regional cultures and cuisines). This festival is your ticket to experience diverse flavors, crafts, and traditions from every corner of Japan!
As you stroll through the park, you'll encounter booths representing prefectures from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Each is a doorway to a different region, offering a tantalizing array of local specialties. Savor mouthwatering delicacies you've never tasted, from fresh produce to unique regional dishes that capture what makes each prefecture unique.
But the Furusato Zenkoku Kenjinkai Matsuri is more than just a shopping experience and a feast for your taste buds. It's a celebration of Japan's rich cultural variety. Browse through an impressive collection of crafts and products that showcase regional artistry, each telling a story of time-honored techniques and local pride.
The festival's main stage will be a focal point of excitement, featuring a parade of performances that bring Japan's regional heritage to life. From the thunderous beats of taiko drums to the graceful movements of traditional dances, every act offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of a different prefecture.
Whether you're a curious local or a passionate traveler, this festival promises an unforgettable journey through Japan's cultural landscape. Come with an empty stomach and an open mind, and prepare to discover the Japan you never knew existed – all in the heart of Nagoya!
The Main Stage
On the festival's main stage, you'll have the opportunity to witness everything from the thunderous beats of Akita's Taiko drumming to the energetic moves of Kochi's Yosakoi dance and the mesmerizing rhythms of Okinawa's Eisa drumming.
Here's What Is Happening
| Performer | Title |
|---|---|
| Aomori Prefecture | Nibuta Parade and Shamisen Performance |
| Miyagi Prefecture | Introduction of Miyagi's Specialties |
| Akita Prefecture | Akita Ondo and Nishimonai Bon Odori |
| Yamagata Prefecture | Yamabushi Parade of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa |
| Fukushima Prefecture | Francine Dance |
| Ibaraki Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture PR |
| Tochigi Prefecture | Tochigi Dance |
| Gunma Prefecture | "Hold Tight! New Gunma!!" PR |
| Yamanashi Prefecture | Koshu Onikenbai (Sword Dance) |
| Nagano Prefecture | Special Message from Suwa City |
| Toyama Prefecture | Relaxing with the Toyama Slow Life |
| Fukushima Prefecture | Kitakata Ramen "Delicious Fuku's PR" |
| Shiga Prefecture | “Magical Shiga” PR |
| Kyoto Prefecture | Kyoto's Major "Great Bridge" Dance |
| Shiga Prefecture | Talk Show about Shiga |
| Shimane Prefecture | Traditional Shimane Sword Dance |
| Okayama Prefecture | Okayama's "Town of Fruits" PR |
| Hiroshima Prefecture | Hiroshima Tourism PR: "Let's Visit Hiroshima" |
| Yamaguchi Prefecture | Yamaguchi Prefecture PR |
| Aichi Prefecture | "Shining Together with Aichi" PR |
| Kochi Prefecture | Yosakoi Dance |
| Kagawa Prefecture | Kagawa's "Olive Tourism" PR |
| Ehime Prefecture | "Matsuyama’s Appeal" PR |
| Fukuoka Prefecture | PR from Kitakyushu City |
| Kumamoto Prefecture | Kumamoto’s "Cowboy Dance" |
| Oita Prefecture | Oita Prefecture PR |
| Miyazaki Prefecture | Nobeoka Hina Doll PR |
| Kagoshima Prefecture | Kagoshima's Famous Sweets PR |
| Okinawa Prefecture | "Let's Enjoy Okinawa" PR |
Prefectural Booths
As you wander through the park, you'll pass booths representing prefectures from all over Japan. Each one offers a unique sampling of regional specialties and traditional crafts.
Savor the crisp sweetness of Aomori apples, the rich flavors of Shizuoka green tea, and the tender Miyazaki beef. Discover elegant lacquerware from Ishikawa, sample high-quality sake from Niigata, and indulge in Hokkaido's dairy products. The booths also feature Wakayama's tangy umeboshi and Fukushima's finest sake, ensuring that every visitor finds something special to take home.
Here's a complete list
| Prefectural Association | Title | Local Foods/Special Products |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Kyushu Prefecture Association | Experience of Hokkaido and Tohoku | Grilled Corn, Hokkaido Soft Ice Cream, Kiritanpo (Rice Skewer), Yamagata Cherry Juice |
| Chubu Kyushu Prefecture Association | Sendai Tanabata Decoration Experience | Kamaboko (Fish Cake), Zunda Mochi (Soybean Rice Cake), Beef Tongue, Sasakamaboko |
| Chubu Kyushu Prefecture Association | Aomori and Iwate Prefecture PR | Apple Juice, Inaniwa Udon, Nanbu Senbei (Rice Cracker) |
| Tohoku Fukushima Prefecture Association | Fukushima Specialties PR | Chilled Sake, Fukushima Ramen |
| Tohoku Niigata Prefecture Association | Niigata Specialty PR | Rice Balls, Sake, Seafood |
| Tohoku Ishikawa Prefecture Association | Ishikawa and Fukui Prefecture PR | Rice Cake Soup, Fish and Seafood, Crab Products |
| Tohoku Ishikawa Prefecture Association | Tochigi and Gunma PR | Kanpyō (Dried Gourd), Yuba (Tofu Skin), Local Vegetables |
| Tohoku Fukui Prefecture Association | Fukui and Gifu PR | Sake Tasting, Hida Beef, Soft Ice Cream |
| Chubu Gifu Prefecture Association | Gifu Traditional Craft Experience | Washi Paper Making, Local Arts and Crafts |
| Chubu Shizuoka Prefecture Association | Shizuoka Tea and Sweets PR | Green Tea, Wasabi Products, Melon |
| Chubu Nagano Prefecture Association | Nagano’s Specialties PR | Wine Tasting, Apple Juice, Misosoup |
| Chubu Toyama Prefecture Association | Toyama’s Local Delicacies | White Shrimp, Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp), Hotaruika (Firefly Squid) |
| Chubu Fukui Prefecture Association | Fukui's Sake and Delicacies | Sake Tasting, Fish Dishes, Sesame Tofu |
| Chubu Ishikawa Prefecture Association | Ishikawa Prefecture PR | Traditional Crafts, Kanazawa Gold Leaf, Sweet Bean Paste |
| Chubu Shiga Prefecture Association | Lake Biwa Experience | Local Fish, Freshwater Eel, Lake Biwa Oyster |
| Chubu Kyoto Prefecture Association | Kyoto Prefecture PR | Matcha Green Tea, Kyoto Sweets, Traditional Japanese Snacks |
| Chubu Hyogo Prefecture Association | Hyogo’s Traditional Crafts | Pearl Jewelry, Kobe Beef, Sake |
| Chubu Hiroshima Prefecture Association | Hiroshima Local Foods PR | Oysters, Okonomiyaki, Citrus Products |
| Chubu Okayama Prefecture Association | Okayama's Seasonal Fruits PR | White Peach, Grape, Apple |
| Chubu Shimane Prefecture Association | Shimane's Craft Experience | Paper Craft, Local Pottery, Seafood Products |
| Chubu Tottori Prefecture Association | Tottori Prefecture PR | Dried Seafood, Matsuba Crab, Pear Wine |
| Chubu Yamaguchi Prefecture Association | Yamaguchi Prefecture PR | Blowfish Products, Soft Serve Ice Cream |
| Chubu Ehime Prefecture Association | Ehime Prefecture PR | Mikan Orange Juice, Traditional Candy, Seafood |
| Chubu Kochi Prefecture Association | Kochi Prefecture PR | Bonito, Yuzu Citrus Products, Traditional Pickles |
| Chubu Kagawa Prefecture Association | Kagawa's Sanuki Udon | Udon, Olive Oil Products, Japanese Sweets |
| Chubu Tokushima Prefecture Association | Tokushima Prefecture PR | Sudachi Citrus, Indigo Dyeing, Seaweed Products |
| Chubu Fukuoka Prefecture Association | Fukuoka Prefecture PR | Mentaiko (Spicy Cod Roe), Ramen, Sake |
| Chubu Nagasaki Prefecture Association | Nagasaki's "Castella" Cake PR | Castella, Pork Products, Seafood |
| Chubu Saga Prefecture Association | Saga Prefecture PR | Beef Dishes, Traditional Crafts, Sake |
| Chubu Oita Prefecture Association | Oita Prefecture PR | Chicken Tempura, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sake |
| Chubu Miyazaki Prefecture Association | Miyazaki Prefecture PR | Chicken Nanban, Mango Products, Sake |
| Chubu Kagoshima Prefecture Association | Kagoshima's Famous Black Pork | Black Pork, Shochu, Sweet Potato Products |
| Chubu Okinawa Prefecture Association | Okinawa Prefecture PR | Okinawa Soba, Awamori (Okinawan Liquor), Sugar Cane Products |
This festival is a unique opportunity to experience the best of Japan’s regional diversity, all without leaving Nagoya. Whether you’re interested in traditional performances, tasting regional foods, or exploring local crafts, there’s something for everyone.
Main Stage Schedule
Please note that this is the official schedule.
As times could vary, we suggest that you visit the Official Website
Sept. 7 (Sat.)
9:30 ~ 10:00
Opening Ceremony
10:00 ~ 10:20
Tokai Fukushima Kenjinkai - Hula Dance
10:20 ~ 10:40
Chukyo Miyagi Kenjinkai
Introduction of Miyagi Prefecture and Miyagi Folk Songs
10:40 ~ 11:00
Tokai Tochigi Kenjinkai
Tochigi Prefecture Tourism Presentation
11:00 ~ 11:20
Medium Stay Club (Oita Prefecture & Yamaguchi City)
Various Municipalies Presentation
11:20 ~ 11:40
Tokai Nagasaki Kenjinkai
Nagasaki Tourism Presentation and Music Show
11:40 ~ 12:00
Nagoya Niigata Kenjinkai
Packed with Delicacies: Niigata Prefecture Tourism Presentation
12:00 ~ 12:20
Nagoya Nagano Kenjinkai
The Spirit of Suwa City Fire Department in Sound
12:20 ~ 12:40
Tokai Ibaraki Kenjinkai
Ibaraki Prefecture Tourism Presentation
12:40 ~ 13:00
Aichi Prefecture - Introduction of the Official Mascot for the Asian Games & Aichi Prefecture & Oku Mikawa Tourism Presentation
13:00 ~ 13:30
Yuru-chara (Mascot Characters) Gathering On Stage
13:30 ~ 13:50
Aichi Kagoshima Kenjinkai
Hometown Dances of Kagoshima Prefecture
13:50 ~ 14:10
Tokai Nara Kenjinkai
Gathering of Nara’s Mascot Characters
14:10 ~ 14:30
Nagoya City - Osaka
Kansai Expo Presentation
14:30 ~ 14:50
Chubu Ehime Kenjinkai
Ehime Prefecture Presentation with Mikyan (the Mascot)
14:50 ~ 15:10
Chubu Hiroshima Kenjinkai
Tourism Presentation by “Tourism Assistant Hiroshima Kinsaito”
15:10 ~ 15:30
Tokai Tottori Kenjinkai
Tottori Introduction Talk Show
15:30 ~ 15:50
Tokai Oita Kenjinkai
Oita Presentation and Local Songs
15:50 ~ 16:10
Nagoya Shiga Kenjinkai
Shigarhythm
16:30 ~ 17:00
Finish
Sept. 8 (Sun.)
9:30 ~ 10:00
Opening Ceremony
10:00 ~ 10:20
Tokai Shimane Kenjinkai
Yasugibushi Dojo-Sukui Dance
10:20 ~ 10:40
Chukyo Saga Kenjinkai
Good Sake, Good Food, Good Hot Springs, Good People,
Good Relationships—Saga is the Best
10:40 ~ 11:00
Tokai Kumamoto Kenjinkai
Let's Dance Together to "Ushibuka Haiya Bushi"
11:00 ~ 11:20
Tokai Akita Kenjinkai
Akita Folk Songs
Nishimonai Bon Dance
11:20 ~ 11:40
Tokai Toyama Kenjinka
Take a Break in Toyama
11:40 ~ 12:00
Chubu Aomori Kenjinkai
Nebuta Festival Music and Dancers
12:00 ~ 12:20
Tokai Okayama Kenjinka
Hare-no-Kuni Okayama Tourism Presentation
12:20 ~ 12:40
Chubu Tokushima Kenjinkai
Tokushima Awa Dance
12:40 ~ 13:00
Aichi Yamanashi Kenjinkai
Japanese Drums Performance by Arakan
13:00 ~ 13:20
Nagoya Fukui Kenjinkai
Hokuriku Shinkansen Opening!
Fukui's Attractions Presentation
13:20 ~ 13:40
Chubu Kochi Kenjinkai
Yosakoi Naruko Dance
13:40 ~ 14:00
Aichi Okinawa Kenjinkai Federation
Experience Okinawa through Songs and the Sound of the Sanshin
14:00 ~ 14:30
Yuru-chara (Mascot Characters) Gathering Stage
14:30 ~ 14:50
Tokai Yamagata Kenjinkai
Yamagata's Hanagasa Dance Performance Again This Year
14:50 ~ 15:10
Tokai Miyazaki Kenjinkai
Folk Songs from a Deep Mountain Village
and the Fun and Humorous "Hyottoko Dance of Hyuga"
15:10 ~ 15:30
Tokai Yamaguchi Kenjinkai
Yamaguchi Prefecture Tourism Presentation
15:30 ~ 15:50
Nagoya City - Nagoya City Presentation
15:50 ~ 16:10
Medium Stay Club
(Oita Prefecture & Yamaguchi City)
Various Municipalities Presentation
16:30 ~ 17:00
Finish
The Details
Dates: September 7~8
Time: 9:30 ~ 17:00
Location:
Hisaya Odori Park, Edion Hisaya Plaza, Nagoya
(Near Yabachō Station)
Admission: Free
Official website HERE
Getting There
The event is conveniently located near Yabachō Station on the Nagoya subway line. Arrive early to avoid the crowds and ensure you have time to explore all the booths and performances.
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