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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/24 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Yamagatashi

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    Yonezawa Uesugi Festival to be held in 2026 ！.

    Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture will hold Yonezawa Uesugi Festival until April 29, 2026 （ Wed ・ Celebration ） ～ May 3, 2026 （ Sun ・ Celebration ） ！

    Official Yonezawa Uesugi Festival Website
    Opening Ceremony ＜ April 29, 2026 (Wed ・ Celebration of the festival) ＞

    The Yonezawa Uesugi Festival used to be called the Spring Festival under the castle.

    For Yonezawa, a snow country, this festival is also a tradition that heralds the coming of spring after a long and harsh winter. The opening ceremony marks the beginning of the festival.
    On this day, the anniversary of Uesugi Kenshin's death, as many as 800 dancers in colorful costumes offer various dances, including a parade of new hanagasa ondo and hanagasa ondo alternately.

    "Opening Ceremony"

    Time 8:30 ～ 9:00

    Contents Opening drum （ Uesugi Taiko Preservation Society ）, dedication dance （ Fujimikai ）
    "Min Odori Nagashi"

    Time 11:15 ～ 12:40

    Place In front of Old Yomeori Kaikan ～ In front of Denkoku no Mori Square

    Contents Alternate parade of New Hanagasa Ondo and Hanagasa Ondo

    "Stage Event <5269> Folk Dance Float

    Folk Dance Float
    Buzen Shiki ・ Buzen Shiki Procession ＜ May 2, 2026 （ Sat ） ＞ / Venue ： Denkoku no Mori Mae Plaza

    Uesugi Kenshin always performed this ceremony before a battle. The "Buyoe Ceremony," a ceremony to invite the guardian deity of the army, which was performed by Uesugi Kenshin before every battle, will be held. The ceremony is solemnly performed for about an hour in a red-hot bonfire, led by members of the Takeuchi Ceremony Preservation Society.



    "Kobudo Demonstration"

    Time: 16:30 ～

    "Yamagata Love Warriors"

    Time: 17:30 ～

    "Uesugi Taiko Drum Performance"

    Time 6:10 pm ～

    "Buyeong Ceremony"

    Time 6:30 pm ～ 7:30 pm


    Buyeong Ceremony

    Bushiki Ceremony
    ◆Sights

    ～ Bushiki Gundan Procession ～

    Time ： 16:25 ～ 17:10

    Before "Bushiki Ceremony" which takes place in the evening Kenshin and the 28 Uesugi generals will walk and march along the route of Uesugi Mausoleum → Senshoin → Uesugi Shrine to pray for the soul of Kenshin, the family patriarch.


    Takeshiki Gundan Procession Chart
    Uesugi Gundan Procession ・ Battle of Kawanakajima ＜ May 3, 2026 （ Day ・ Celebration ） ＞

    In the morning The Uesugi Gundan parade and the gorgeous mikoshi procession will be paraded through the city's main streets.

    From 2:00 p.m., the "Kawanakajima Battle" （ in the autumn of the 4th year of Eiroku ） will be recreated on the banks of the Matsukawa River, in what is said to be the greatest battle of the war between the Uesugi and Takeda armies.
    Against the backdrop of Mt. Azuma with lingering snow in the distance, the famous scene of the "Three Swords, Seven Swords" in which Kenshin Uesugi cuts into the Takeda forces single-handedly, and the battle scene in which about 500 warriors from both armies, including all the armies, are thrown into confusion, are so powerful that it is like a Sengoku picture scroll revived in the modern age.

    "Uesugi Gundan Procession"

    Venue ： Yonezawa City

    Time ： 9:30 ～ 12:30 （ Schedule ）
    "Battle of Kawanakajima"

    Venue ： Matsukawa riverbed

    Time ： 14:00 ～ 15:30

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/22 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Shibamata

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    Notice of Decision to Open Shibamata Kawajin Machinami Kan

    ■ What is Shibamata Kawajin Machinamikan ？
    Shibamata Kawajin Machinamikan is a sightseeing facility that will open on the site of Kawajin, a river fish restaurant that was once beloved by the community. In addition to hands-on activities and goods for sale in cooperation with businesses in the ward, rooms will be available for rent and Shibamata's cultural landscape will be introduced.

    The opening event and other details will be announced later in the PR Katsushika and on the ward website.

    The Japanese-style garden on the site is scheduled to open in 2027.
    3rd floor ： Multipurpose hall


    Exterior image

    Interior image ： 1st floor （ Souvenir sales ）
    ■ Facility overview

    【 Location] 7-19-14 Shibamata, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo

    [Facility scale] 3 stories above ground

    [Ancillary facilities] Park square, Japanese style garden, cafe, etc

    [Access] 7 min walk from Keisei-Shibamata Station

    Shimbamata on Hokuso Line 14 min. walk from the station

    Car/ 20 min. from Yotsugi IC of Shuto Expressway Central Loop Route

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/21 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Nerima

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    '2026 Rose Garden Festival' held ！.

    Nerima Ward will hold the "2026 Rose Garden Festival" at the Shikinokou Rose Garden from May 1 （ Friday ）. About 333 varieties ・ of 573 roses, including the symbol rose "Shikinokou", will be in full bloom to welcome the most gorgeous spring rose season of the year.

    On May 2 （ Saturday ）, a ceremony will be held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the garden, including a symbolic rose exchange ceremony with the Shikishima Park Kadokura Techno Rose Garden in Maebashi, with which the ward has an agreement in case of disaster, and a talk show by successive chief gardeners. In addition, a number of other events will be held to mark this milestone year, including a panel exhibition looking back on the 10-year history of the garden, a postcard giveaway to commemorate the 10th anniversary, and a commemorative photo spot. During the

    festival, the Rose Market ＆ Cafe will be open to sell rose-related products and rose soft serve, as well as other events such as a daily market on weekends and holidays （ and ）, concerts, hula shows, and other events to fully enjoy the Rose Garden in spring. The event will be held on Saturday, Sunday and national holidays.

    Please enjoy roses in full bloom and a variety of events at the Rose Garden of the Four Seasons to show your appreciation for the 10th anniversary. *The best time to see the roses is expected to be around the end of GW. Please visit the official website for the latest information.


    ▲ 2026 Rose Garden Festival Poster
    Featured Event （ Excerpt ）
    ◇10th Anniversary Ceremony ＆ Talk Show

    Schedule ： May 2 （ Sat ） 10:00 a.m. ～ 11:30 a.m.

    Applications ： by April 17 （ Fri ）, Admission ： Free, Capacity ： 70 people

    Contents ： Talk show by successive Chief Gardeners looking back 10 years ・

    Exchange ceremony of the symbol rose "Shikinokou" and Maebashi City rose "Akagi no Shine"


    ◇The history of Rose Garden （ Panel display ）

    May 1 （ Fri ） ～ Jun 7 （ Sun ） 9 am to 6 pm at the lecture building

    ◇10th anniversary photo spot

    May 1 （ Fri ） ～ Installation in the Rose Garden of Fragrance


    ◇Seasonal Fragrance Market ＆ Cafe

    Schedule ： Open throughout the period

    Contents

    ： New original goods of the garden （ Postcards, tote bags ）, rose-related goods, "Tree of Life" aroma-related goods, houseplants, sweets and goods produced in Nerima Ward will be sold. A market will be held. A café will also be open where visitors can enjoy rose soft drinks and other drinks that will be renewed in the shape of roses.


    ◇2026 Garden Marché ＆ Kitchen Car

    Schedule ： Saturday, Sunday and holidays during the period （ Schedule ）

    10:00 am ～ 4:00 pm

    Contents

    ： A variety of stores will change daily for a fun marche.


    ◇Rose Garden Concert

    Date ： May 31 （ Sun ）

    ① 11 am ～ 11:40 am ② Afternoon 2:00 p.m. ～ 2:40 p.m.

    Content

    ： Enjoy the gorgeous sound of saxophones played by the Musashino Music College amidst the spring roses.

    Location

    ： Rose Garden of Colors

    In case of rain ： 1st floor of the lecture building * Numbers limited （ Numbered tickets will be distributed on the day ）

    ◇Rose Garden Hula Show with Nerimaru

    Date ： June 6 （ Sat ）

    1:30pm ～ 2pm （ Hula Show

    2:00pm ～ 2:30pm （ Photo Shooting ）

    Contents

    ： After the hula show, you can take a photo with Nerimaru, the Nerima Ward official animation character. You can also take a commemorative photo with Nerimaru, the official cartoon character of Nerima City.

    Teams

    ： KEA LINO HULA STUDIO

    （ Kea Lino Hula Studio ）


    ◇ Nerima Midori no Happi Fund "Shikinokou Rose Garden 10th Anniversary Project"

    On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the garden, the Nerima Midori no Happi Fund has launched a new project, "Shikinokou Rose Garden 10th Anniversary Project".

    Donations received will be used for the 10th anniversary project, rose cultivation, etc.

    Target amount ： 1,000,000 yen

    Donation period ： April 1, 2026 ～ March 31, 2027

    Special benefits ： Priority participation in garden tour Donations of 10,000 yen or more are eligible; if there are too many applications, a drawing will be held ）

    *About Nerima Midori no Happi Fund

    This fund was established by ordinance in October 2004 by Nerima Ward to protect and restore the greenery in the ward. The fund was established by ordinance in October 2004 to protect and restore the greenery in Nerima Ward. In addition to donations to Nerima's greenery in general, you can choose from several projects to donate to.

    [See URL below]

    https://www.city.nerima.tokyo.jp/kurashi/shigoto/midori/kyodo/kikin.html
    [About the Rose Garden of the Fragrance of the Four Seasons]

    The "Rose Garden of the Fragrance" area of approximately 1,300 m2 opened in May 2008. As a garden to enjoy the fragrance of roses, this rose garden is planted for each of six different fragrances, including "Damask," "Tea," and "Fruity.

    In May 2021, a "Rose Garden of Color" of approximately 1,080 m2 to enjoy the hues of roses and a "Fragrant Herb Garden" of approximately 770 m2 to enjoy the fragrance and touch of roses were newly added, and the facility was reopened as an approximately 14,000 m2 facility including a training building.

    Location ： 5 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo － 2 － 6 * Handicapped parking （ 2 ・ by reservation only ） Yes

    Opening hours ： 9:00 am 5:00 p.m. （ *Open until 6:00 p.m. during the festival ）

    Closed ： Tuesday （ Open if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following weekday ）, Year-end and New Year holidays （ December 29 Jan. 3 ）

    Area ： about 14,000 m2

    Rose varieties ： about 333 varieties

    Facility contact ： Rose Garden of Four Seasons Phone 0 3 － 6904 － 2061

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/21 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Toyamashi

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    Tonami Tulip Fair ！ 2026 Tonami Tulip Fair

    Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, will hold the "2026 Tonami Tulip Fair," a springtime tradition, starting tomorrow. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the fair.
    This fair is intended to carry on the wishes of our predecessors who have nurtured the Tulip Fair, and to further enhance its appeal into the future, while connecting the wishes of citizens ・ and related parties ・ and visitors.
    At the venue, 300 varieties ・ of 3.5 million tulips, 500,000 more than in previous years, will be in full bloom, creating a spectacular sight.
    Highlights
    Don't miss the ground painting of the large flower beds that can be seen from the Tulip Tower and Tulip Sky Walk.
    4m high ・ In addition to popular spots such as the 30m long "Flower Valley", the "Water Flowerbed", and the "I LOVE Flowerbed" with heart-shaped flowerbeds, the "Colored Garden" with 300 varieties and the "Water Wheel Garden" with five water wheels will add color to the venue.

    View from Panorama Terrace
    This is a popular viewing spot where you can see the large flowerbeds' terrestrial painting, round flowerbeds, and tulip tower all at once. On clear days, the Tateyama mountain range can be seen together.

    Large flower garden terrestrial painting
    This is the main flower garden of the Tulip Fair. 210,000 tulips of 14 varieties are used to paint a terrestrial painting. The ground painting can be seen from the Tulip Tower, the panoramic terrace on the rooftop of the Bunka Kaikan, and the Tulip Skywalk.

    Flower Valley The first half of the exhibition
    A 4-meter-high tulip corridor will be set up in the image of "Snow Valley" along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the most famous scenic spots in Toyama Prefecture. In the first half of the exhibition period, white tulips will be used to create the image of a wall of snow.

    Flowering Valley The second half of the exhibition
    A 4-meter-high tulip corridor will be installed in the image of "Snowy Valley" of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the representative scenic spots in Toyama Prefecture. In the second half of the exhibition, colorful tulips will create a springtime atmosphere.

    Event Information
    During the period, a variety of events will be held to enjoy music and traditional culture. Powerful stages will enliven the venue with concerts by the Toyama Prefectural Police Band and the Chubu Air Band of the Air Self-Defense Force, the Ecchu Taiko Drum Festival "Uchikonzumi in Tonami," and the Demachi Children's Kabuki Hikiyama. There will also be a special concert by the Kyoto Tachibana High School brass band and a "Mystery Solving Adventure" for children and adults alike.
    In addition, the Tonami City Museum of Art will hold the "Dyeing Fantasy: Yukihiko Tajima Exhibition," allowing visitors to enjoy art appreciation as well.


    Special Exhibition "Yukihiko Tajima Exhibition"
    Yukihiko Tajima, the author of the picture book "JIGOKU NO SOBE", long loved by children and adults, was born in Sakai City, Osaka in 1940 and spent his childhood in a mountain village in Kochi Prefecture after his father's defeat in the war ・. Living in the wild and rich nature of Shikoku greatly influenced Tajima's later works, leading him to express his reverence for nature and his earthly beliefs. This exhibition introduces the world of dynamic dyed works and original picture book drawings by Seihiko Tajima, who used the traditional technique of katae-dyeing while continuing to challenge new possibilities and self-expression.

    Upgraded this year ！ "Run ！ Mini Train"
    "Run ！ Mini Train", which is very popular among children, will evolve into a circular course this year.
    ■ April 25 (Sat.) ・ April 26 (Sun.) 9:00 ～ 16:00
    [Location] Large flower bed ～ Tulip Tower ～ Gourd Pond ～ Circular course around the Viola Village
    Fees （ PayPay available ）
    ・ Adults 500 yen
    ・ Junior and senior high school students 300 yen
    ・ Elementary school students 100 yen
    ・ Under elementary school students free
    [First public viewing ！] Toyama's latest original variety
    New variety "Hikaru Murasaki" announced in March this year
    New variety "Hikaru Murasaki" (announced in 2026)
    It takes about 20 years from the breeding of a new tulip variety until the bulbs are produced and ready for sale!
    In March of this year, the first tulip was introduced in Japan. The newest variety "Hikaru-murasaki" just released in March this year is characterized by its easy to form when in full bloom, short stature and strong foliage.
    You can appreciate it at the Tulip Shikisai Kan and reserve bulbs at the venue.
    Tulip Farm
    The "Tulip Farm-go" operates tours of tulip producers' fields in the city.
    4 services a day （ takes about 1 hour ） to visit each field and experience the charm of Tonami's unique tulips.
    *May be closed due to flower conditions.

    Hospitality from the Road
    In Tonami, about 600 roadside planters have been set up by the Tonami Tulip Road Executive Committee, which consists of companies in the city.
    Along Route 156 （ In front of Tulip Park ～ About 1.8km to near Tonami Interchange ） Tulips will welcome all visitors. Citizens ・ concerned citizens will work together to welcome everyone from all over Japan as "Tonami, the City of Flowers". We hope you will enjoy a special and memorable moment in Tonami this spring.

    Princess Tulip welcomes you


    Collaborative Events

    Shogawa Gorge Pleasure Boat （ Tulip Cruise ）
    Enjoy the seasonal nature scenery of the Shogawa Gorge Cruising to enjoy the seasonal scenery of the Shogawa Gorge.
    ◎Nagasaki Bridge Circumnavigation Course ≪25 minutes∩
    Departure time 9 ： 50, 10 ： 50, 11 ： 50, 13 ： 20, 13 ： 50, 14 ： 50
    Fare Adult 1,500 yen, Child 750 yen
    *20% discount for those with fair admission ticket 5/1 ～ 5/5 free for children
    [Official HP] https://shogawa-yuran.co.jp/

    Tonami Yumenohira Ski Resort 200,000 narcissus field
    Mid-April ～ Early May
    ■ Venue ： Tonami Yumenodaira Ski Resort
    Enjoy the field of 200,000 narcissus blooming at Yumenodaira ski resort.

    Sendanzan Daffodil Soba Festival
    ■ April 25(Sat)，26(Sun) ）
    ■ Venue ： Tonami Yumenodaira Ski Resort
    Enjoy the daffodils while viewing the You can taste "Sendanzan Soba", a specialty of Tonami, while viewing the daffodils.

    Demachi Children's Kabuki Hikiyama
    ■ April 29th (Wed. ・ Celebration), 30th (Thu.)
    Venue ： Tonami city center
    This festival heralds the arrival of spring in Tonami field, which has over 200 years history. The town of Nakamachi is the town in charge of the event this year. This year, Nakamachi is the town on duty.
    [Official] Tonami Tourism Site Tonami Tabi - Demachi Children's Kabuki

    Helicopter tour Tulip Flight
    ■ May 3 (Sun. holiday), 4 (Mon. holiday), 5 (Tue. holiday) *Canceled in case of rain
    If you have a fair admission ticket
    Reservations required at the RIKUKA website for Heli Pad Tonami
    [Official HP] https://skyview.airos.jp/caravans/tonami
    Event Outline
    Date and Time
    April 22, 2026 （ Wed ） ～ May 5, 2026 （ Tue ・ Holiday ）
    9:00 am ～ 5:30 pm （ Last admission ： 5:00 pm
    *The park will be temporarily closed on April 12 before the fair (Sunday) ～ April 21 (Tuesday) and May 6 (Wednesday) ～ May 12 (Tuesday) due to preparation and removal of temporary structures for the Tulip Fair.
    Venue
    Tonami Tulip Park （ 1 Hanazono-cho, Tonami, Toyama － 32 ）
    *If you use a car navigation system, please register with "Tulip Shikisai Kan TEL ： 0763-33-7716".
    Please follow the guidance information and instructions of the guidance staff.
    Ticket
    Adult （ High school student or older ） General 2,000 yen
    Group （ 20 or more people ） 1,900 yen
    Child （ Elementary ・ Junior high school student ） General 100 yen
    Group （ 20 or more persons ） 100 yen
    Free for children under elementary school age
    [Discounts]
    ① On Children's Day, May 5, junior high school students and younger are free.
    ② Admission is free for persons with disabilities and one accompanying person.
    ③ 200 yen discount for purchase at convenience stores and through the website.
    ④ Visitors over 70 years old will receive a 500 yen gift certificate that can be used for food and drink in the main venue （ Distributed at the General Information Desk ）.
    Parking
    Organizing fee
    500 yen for regular cars ・ 1,000 yen for microbuses ・ 2,000 yen for large buses
    ※About 2 ， 800 cars can be accommodated
    *If the parking lots around the venue are full, a free shuttle bus will take you from the designated parking lot. *If the parking lots around the venue are full, a free shuttle bus may be provided to and from the designated parking lots.
    *Free shuttle buses will run between the venue and JR Tonami Station, and between the venue and the Tulip Farm area during the event period.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/15 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Kobe

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    Gorgeous and gorgeous nostalgic procession spinning the history of the Seiwa Genji / Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture

    April 12 （ Sunday ）, the 62nd Seiwa Genji Festival will be held in Kawanishi City, "the birthplace of the Seiwa Genji", with about 250 people participating, including brave Genji horsemen, boy and girl warriors, and children's procession.

    （ Organized by ： Seiwa Genji Festival Executive Committee ・ Kawanishi City Tourism Association ・ Kawanishi City ）

    Kisera Kawanishi Seseragi Park （ Hiuchi 1, Kawanishi City ）, the venue, and the roadside where the nostalgic procession took place About 23,000 people from inside and outside of the city visited the park and enjoyed the splendid historical picture scrolls.


    The Seiwa Genji Festival is held around the Hankyu ・ Kawanishi Noseguchi Station and Kisera Kawanishi Seseragi Park in the central city area, while respecting the historical background of the Tada area.

    At the main venue, Kisera Kawanishi Seseragi Park, the stage events begin with a performance by the Waseda Osaka High School Wind Band. The opening ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m. and featured Kenjiro Koshida （ Kenro Koshida ） Kawanishi City Mayor, dressed as Lord Minamoto Mitsunaka in armor, Aimi Okunishi （ Manami Okunishi, 25, ） who played Tomoe Gozen, Tsubasa Hori Tsubasa Hori, 28 years old ）, Rinka Isobe （ Rinka Isobe, 23 years old ）, who plays the role of Shizuka Gozen, and Kazuki Tone （ Kazuaki Tone, 24 years old ）, who plays the role of Lord Hachimantaro Yoshie, each gave a speech to the audience.

    The biggest event of the festival, the nostalgia parade, left Kisera Kawanishi Seseragi Park at 11:00 am. Samurai warriors related to the Genji clan, dressed in armor, Tomoe Gozen （, Tokiwa Gozen, Shizuka Gozen ）, and Lord Hachimantaro Yoshie paraded on foot and on horseback from the park to the east exit of Kawanishi Noseguchi Station on the Hankyu Railway line and back. The total number of people in the procession was 250, including children, young boys and girls, ogres, and miscellaneous soldiers. Many spectators, from children to adults, gathered in the park and along the streets to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous and gorgeous kaisenkyo procession.

    （ Kisera Kawanishi Seseragi Park ） The main venue, ・ Kisera Kawanishi Seseragi Park , was lined with booths selling goods from kitchen cars, a music stage featuring local artists and Enka singer Suzume Satono from the city, a Shinto Muso-ryu staff art demonstration, a dance performance by Kawanishi City The festival was also crowded with performances by local artists, such as Suzume Satono, an enka (traditional Japanese ballad) singer from the city, and local artists. This year, a new event, a candy throwing and a chamberlain's event, were also held, which were a great hit with the audience and the stage.

    On April 11 （ Saturday ）, the day before the event, some of the warriors and the three Gozen warriors gathered at Tada Shrine to pray for the safety and success of the event. Afterwards, the participants visited the main shrine （, a National Important Cultural Property ）, which they are not normally allowed to enter, and a representative of the Tada Shrine gave a talk on the history of the Tada Shrine. The participating warriors also took part in "Tada's Market" and "Genji Festa" held around Tada Shrine, enlivening the two-day festival.

    About the Seiwa Genji Festival
    A little over a thousand years ago, Prince Minamoto Mitsunaka, great-grandson of the 56th Emperor Seiwa, moved to the Tada Basin in Kawanishi, and in 970 ） the first year of Tenroku （ founded the Tada Temple （ now Tada Shrine ） and established the foundation of the Seiwa Minamoto clan, and laid the foundation of the Seiwa clan. In later times, Minamoto no Yoritomo, who founded the Kamakura shogunate, and other famous Genji warlords throughout Japan were descendants of Mitsunaka, and Kawanishi City is said to be the "birthplace of the Genji and warrior clans. The Seiwa Genji Festival is held annually to honor the founder of the Seiwa Genji clan, Prince Minamoto Manchu, and to promote the history, culture, and tourism of Kawanishi, the birthplace of the Seiwa Genji clan.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/15 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Kumamotoshi

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    [Kumamoto City × Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo] ～ A Story of Recovery and Cooperation Spun by Cultural Ties ～.

    Kumamoto City （ Mayor ： Kazushi Onishi ） will hold "-10 Years since the Kumamoto Earthquake - Disaster Prevention Panel Exhibition" at Soseki Sanso Memorial Museum in Shinjuku, Tokyo ・ from April 16, 2026 （ Thursday ）, to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2008 Kumamoto Earthquake. This event will showcase the cultural connection between Kumamoto City and Shinjuku City, and at the same time, record 10 years of progress from the disaster to reconstruction, and lessons learned on disaster prevention. Through the cross-regional connection between Kumamoto City and Shinjuku City, we aim to raise awareness of disaster prevention in urban areas.


    1 "-10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake - Disaster Prevention Panel Exhibition" Outline
    \1) Date and Time ： 2026 （ ） April 16 （ Thu ） ～ May 15 （ Fri /10 a.m. ～ 6 p.m.

    *Closed on April 20 ～ 22 ・ 27 and May 7 ・ 11

    *Entry until 5:30 p.m.

    (2) Location ： Soseki Sanso Memorial Hall, B1F multipurpose space （ 7 Waseda Minami-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ）

    (3) Sponsor ： Kumamoto City

    (4) Support ： Shinjuku City

    2 Shinjuku Exchange and Cooperation with Shinjuku City
    We share a deep cultural ・ historical background with Soseki Natsume and Yakumo Koizumi, who are related to Shinjuku City and taught at the present Kumamoto University. Building on this "literary ties," in 2015 （ the four parties, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Shinjuku City, and Bunkyo Ward, signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on Comprehensive Collaboration with Culture and History as a Link" in 2015 ）. This collaboration is more than just a formality; it is an ongoing exchange that mutually utilizes the cultural facilities and historical resources possessed by each municipality. In November 2025 （, a commemorative event will be held to mark the 10th anniversary of the conclusion of the MOU in November 2025 ）. Through dialogue among top officials that transcends the boundaries of local governments, we are reaffirming our progress to date and taking new steps toward regional revitalization based on culture and passing it on to the next generation.


    Conclusion of MOU （ 2015 ）
    [Inquiries from the organizer]

    Kumamoto City Policy Bureau Tokyo Office （ Promotion Team ）

    TEL ： 03-3262-3840 e-mail ： toukyoujimusho@city.kumamoto.lg.jp

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/15 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Ikebukuro

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    The 25th Otsuka Rose Festival to be held from May 3 ！ Festival to enjoy 1,210 roses of about 710 varieties

    Toshima City, in cooperation with the Minami-Otsuka Toden Line Council, will hold the 25th Otsuka Rose Festival at Otsuka Rose Road* and TRAM Pal Otsuka on May 3 （, starting on Sunday ）.

    Toward a Town of "Toden and Roses" ！ Otsuka Rose Festival
    Illegal dumping of garbage and illegal parking of bicycles along the Toden Arakawa Line from Otsuka Station to Mukohara used to be a local problem. In cooperation with the local shopping district and residents, environmental improvements were made along the line, and the discovery of approximately 100 roses that had been planted in the past led to efforts to make the "Toden and roses" a new tradition in Otsuka. Since 2010, local residents have volunteered to plant and care for roses on the third Sunday of every month with the aim of creating a safe town with beautiful scenery, and the Rose Festival is now held twice a year, in spring and fall.

    Currently, the number of rose varieties is one of the largest in Tokyo, with approximately 710 varieties and 1,210 plants, and visitors to Otsuka Rose Road can enjoy roses with various characteristics, such as "roses named after famous people" and "roses with fragrance.

    On the first day of the event, the 3rd （ ）, an opening ceremony will be held at TRAM Pal Otsuka from 10:00 a.m. In addition, there will be an annual successful sale of rose seedlings, cut rose flowers ・ and Toden goods, and workshops for children.

    In addition, the 13th "Toden and Roses" Photo Contest will be held in conjunction with this event. The photo contest calls for photographs of roses blooming on the Otsuka Rose Road and TRAMpal Otsuka, and an award ceremony for the winning entries will be held at the Autumn Rose Festival scheduled to be held from October 11.

    *Tuden Arakawa Line （ Tokyo Sakura Tram ） The road along the railway line from in front of Otsuka Station to Mukohara. It is nicknamed "Otsuka Rose Road" in the region.

    Comments by Ken Koyama, Chairman of the Minami-Otsuka Metropolitan Electric Railway Line Council
    On the occasion of the event, Ken Koyama, Chairman of the Minami-Otsuka Metropolitan Electric Railway Line Council, said, "This year again, the Metropolitan Electric Railway Line will be filled with colorful roses in full bloom and the scent of roses. Please come and visit the town of Otsuka during your Golden Week outing or when you are in the neighborhood.

    Outline of the "25th Otsuka Rose Festival"
    Period ： May 3, 2026 （ Sun ） to May 24, 2026 （ Sun ）

    Venue ： Otsuka Rose Road, in front of Otsuka Station Plaza （ TRAM Pal Otsuka ）

    Organizer ： Minami Otsuka Metropolitan Electric Railway Line Council, co-organizer ： Toshima Ward

    Details ： https://www.toden-rose.com/wp/

    Outline of the 13th "Toden and Roses" Photo Contest
    Theme ： "Toden and Roses"

    Eligibility ： Elementary school students and above

    Size ： A4 size developed photos only

    *The work must be unpublished and not submitted to any other contests (up to 2 works ).

    Application address ： 3-52-3 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0005, Japan Rokuei Bldg. 2F, Cafe Ichikoshi To:

    Application period ： June 30, 2026 （ Tuesday ） Must arrive by

    • Event / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/13 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Chicago

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    JCCC&Chicago Futabakai Japanese Language School 60th Anniversary Walk&Run 2026

    The 8K run will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The top three finishers for men and women will be awarded for their efforts. and the top three finishers will be awarded for each of the men and women. Also, those who pre-register will receive an original T-shirt as a participation prize ！ After the event, light refreshments will be served, so please enjoy a picnic with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there.

    Date and Time ： June 14th (日)
    7:30 am - 8:15 am Registration
    8:15 am Registration Closes ・ Opening Remarks ・ Precautions ・ Preparation
    8:30 am Walk Start
    8:45 am Run Start
    10:00 am Goal ・ Meal
    10:40 am Awards Ceremony
    10:50 am Group Photo
    11:00 am Event Ends

    Location: Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Grove 5, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

    Fee ： Adults （ 18+ ） Members ・ Employees of member companies and their families ： $ 30/person Non-members ： $ 35/person
    Child （ 6 years old ～ 17 years old ） Member ・ Child ： $ 10/person Non-member Child ： $ 15/person
    Infant （ 5 years old and under ） ： Free
    *T-shirts are not provided for children who attend for free.

    Event Rules

    Participants must understand the risks involved in participating in the event and must submit a liability waiver form provided by the organizer on the day of the event. The extent of the liability of the organizer shall be subject to such liability waiver agreement and applicable laws and regulations. The Organizer reserves the right to cancel, postpone, change, or change the venue of the Event due to weather, lightning, extreme heat, natural disasters, administrative instructions, requests by the venue, or other safety or operational reasons. If the event is cancelled, postponed, changed, or the venue is changed for any of the above reasons, the registration fee will not be refunded. In the event of cancellation or material change, the organizer will notify you by e-mail by 6:00 a.m. on the day of the event in principle. However, this does not apply in case of emergency.
    The organizer is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or misplacement of the participant's belongings.
    The following activities or items are prohibited during the event. Bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates, personal music players, glass containers, fireworks or other hazardous materials, weapons, use of fire, facilities ・ trees ・ signs or other damage to venue property. In addition, all activities prohibited by the rules of the forest preserve where the event is held are prohibited.
    Participants agree that their photographs, videos, audio and other recordings taken during the event may be used by the organizer for website, social media, publicity materials, reporting materials and other legitimate publicity ・ recording purposes.
    The Organizer will not provide participant information to third parties except as permitted by law or necessary for emergency response.
    In addition to the rules and regulations of the event, participants shall follow the rules and regulations of the forest reserve where the event is held and the instructions of local staff. Please take care not to impede the passage ・ of other Forest Preserve users who are not participating in the event.
    Strollers and dogs are permitted only for walk participants. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and must be kept safe for the safety of other participants and the general public. The organizers reserve the right to refuse to allow dogs to accompany participants if they are deemed dangerous or inappropriate for the operation of the event.
    Deadline ： June 1 （ Mon ） *No refunds will be made for cancellations after the deadline.

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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/07 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Yokosuka

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    Yokosuka YY Norimono Festa 2026" will be held ！ ！.

    Yokosuka YY Norimono Festa 2026, an event to enjoy seeing, riding, and experiencing vehicles under the theme of "Norimono", will be held by Yokosuka City Tourism Association as follows.

    This event will be hosted by Yokosuka City Tourism Association, co-hosted by Yokosuka City, with the cooperation of East Japan Railway Company Yokohama Branch, Keihin Electric Express Railway Company, Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka District General Headquarters, and others.

    The festival will offer a variety of vehicles, including trains, buses, and boats, in a location unique to Yokosuka, allowing visitors to experience the attractions of the city and its vehicles at the same time.

    At the venue, we plan to offer a wide range of activities for children and adults of all ages to enjoy through hands-on experiences and exhibits that will bring the attraction of "Norimono" close to home. Details of the event will be announced on the Yokosuka City Tourism Association website as soon as they are finalized.

    （ 1 ） Date and Time

    2026 （ 2026 ） May 30 （ Sat ）, 31 （ Sun ） 9:30 am ～ 16:00 pm * The event is held rain or shine,

    （ 2 ） Location

    Verney Park, JR Yokosuka Station, JMSDF Yokosuka District General Headquarters, Koka Bayside Stores

    （ 3 ） Sponsors
    ① Organizer

    Yokosuka Tourist Association

    ② Co-sponsor

    Yokosuka City

    ③ Organizer

    YY Norimono Festa Executive Committee （ Yokosuka City Tourism Association, Yokosuka City, East Japan Railway Company Yokohama Branch

    Company, Keihin Electric Express Railway Company, JMSDF Yokosuka District General Headquarters, Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HONCHO Sukako Carnival
    Executive Committee ）

    ④ Cooperation

    Yokosuka seaside Partners, Mikasa Preservation Foundation, Yokosuka City Traffic Safety Council,

    Triangle Corporation, Kanagawa Prefecture Road

    （ 4 ） Main events

    ① Railroad event at JR Yokosuka Station

    ② Open-house of naval ship in Yokosuka District General Headquarters of JMSDF
    <6869> ③ Keikyu Electric Railway and other goods sales

    ④ Keikyu Bus ・ Fire Fighting ・ Display of police vehicles and other cars

    ⑤ Future vehicles Display of self-driving bus

    ⑥ Food & Beverage ・ Souvenirs

    *The contents of this program are subject to change.

    （ 5 ） Others

    Other details will be announced on the Yokosuka City Tourism Association website as soon as they are determined.

    https://yokosuka-kanko.com/

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/06 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Fujieda

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    Cherry blossoms in Rengeji Pond Park will begin to be illuminated ！.

    The cherry blossoms at Rengeji Pond Park are now at their best.

    In order for visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms, which are in season now, "Cherry Blossom Lighting" will be held.

    Features ・ Sales Points, etc.
    ・ The cherry blossoms in front of Rengeji Pond Park will be illuminated to attract visitors.

    ・ The cherry blossoms are illuminated for a limited time only.

    Contents
    Date ： April 3 （ Friday ） ～

    * Ending date is not fixed. It will end depending on the blooming of cherry blossoms.

    Time ： 6:30 p.m. ～ 8:30 p.m.

    Location ： Rengeji Pond Park Center Wall （ 474-1 Wakaoji, Fujieda City ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/01 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Sagamihara

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    The 53rd Sagamihara Citizens' Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on April 4 （ Sat ） 5 （ Sun ）.

    Sagamihara City will hold the "Sagamihara Citizens' Cherry Blossom Festival" on April 4 （ Saturday ） and 5 （ Sunday ）, 2026, which attracts many visitors from inside and outside the city every year as an event representing our city.

    "Creating a Hometown of 720,000 People" ～ People ・ Things ・ Nature ～ Seeking for Harmonious Coexistence of All Under the concept, the festival will be held mainly at the City Hall Sakura Street with over 200 booths, stages, parades and other events created by the citizens themselves. The event will welcome everyone with over 200 booths, stages, parades, and many other events created by the citizens themselves.

    Please come and enjoy this event under the full bloom of cherry blossoms along the 500m long street ！

    （ Sagamihara Citizens Cherry Blossom Festival Website ） https://sagamihara- shimin-maturi.com/

    ・ "The 53rd Sagamihara Citizens' Cherry Blossom Festival" Outline
    [Theme]

    "Creating a home for 720,000 people"

    ～ People ・ Things ・ Nature, Seeking the Symbiosis of All ～

    [Date and Time]

    April 4, 2025 （ Saturday ） 1 p.m. ～ 5 p.m.

    April 5 （ Sunday ） 10:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m.

    [Venue]

    Sagamihara City Hall Sakura-dori and others

    [Sponsor]

    Sagamihara Citizens Festival Executive Committee


    【 Access】

    Nearest Station ： Sagamihara Station, JR Yokohama Line （ To the venue, City Hall Sakura-dori, about 15 minutes walk from the south exit of the station ）

    * There is no parking lot for visitors. Traffic regulations will be enforced on surrounding streets.

    *Please avoid coming by car and use public transportation （ by train ・ by bus, etc ）.

    *Free shuttle buses will be available from Sagamihara Station South Exit and Ario Hashimoto.

    （ For access details and shuttle buses, please click here ）

    https://sagamihara-shimin-maturi.com/access/

    ◎Main Events

    0Executive Committee Parade （ City Hall Sakura Street ） *4th （ Sat ） around 2pm

    0Projects by Sagamihara Junior Chamber （ Next to City Hall ）
    ・ WORLD STREET SAGAMIHARA

    A special area packed with cultures from around the world will be set up at the venue.

    International students and foreign residents of the city will introduce the charms of their countries directly.

    0Sagamin ・ Space Corner

    ・ Exhibit of materials from JAXA Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

    ・ Photo with city mascot character "Sagamin" etc.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/01 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Sakai

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    The 2026 Sakai Cutlery Festival will be held.

    The Sakai Cutlery Festival Executive Committee will hold the Sakai Cutlery Festival to promote the attractiveness of Sakai's traditional industry, Sakai cutlery, to further popularize it in daily life and to enhance its image as a cutlery production area.

    In addition to exhibiting and selling kitchen knives, flower arrangement ・ gardening scissors, and other cutlery and re-sharpening, the event will also feature demonstrations of old-style forging （ traditional fire forging ・ forging ）, name cutting, knife handle attachment, wooden handle gouging, and more.

    In addition, there will be a "Sakai Hare-no-hi Marche" with stalls selling traditional Sakai products such as incense sticks, processed kelp products, Japanese sweets, bread and sweets. This year, with the cooperation of the North Sakai Police Department, "working police vehicles" such as police cars and white motorcycles will be on display.

    1 Date and Time

    April 11, 2026 （ Saturday ） ～ 12th （ Sunday ） 10:00 am ～ 4:00 pm

    *Opening ceremony （ Only ） April 11 （ Sat ） 9:30 a.m. ～ 10 a.m.

    2 venues

    Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center （ 183-5 Nagasone-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai City ）

    （ 4 minutes walk from Nakayumonomozu Station on the Nankai-Hirono Line and Nakamozu Station on the Osaka Metro Line ・ About 900 meters ）

    *The 1st parking lot is not available for use. Please use public transportation. We appreciate your cooperation.

    * The venue is not "Sakai Denshokan". Please be careful not to make a mistake.

    3 Admission

    Admission free （ Re-sharpening and some events are charged. ）

    4 Contents

    ・ Sales of flower arrangement and gardening scissors and knives

    ・ Cutlery manufacturing process （ Demonstration of cutting knives ） including branding, knife handle attachment and wooden handle gripping
    ・ Cutlery Clinic （ Resharpening ）

    ・ Demonstration of Old Style Forging

    ・ Easy Cooking Show （ Mr. Toshihiro Nakatsuji, Executive Chef, Sakai Higashi Nin Nin

    ・ Police Vehicle Exhibition

    ・ Hands-on Events （ Apple Peeling Contest, Quiz Rally, etc ）

    ・ Stage Events Brass band, Goryo drum, dance performance, etc. ）

    ・ Sakai Hare no Hi Marche

    etc.

    *For details of the event, please refer to the website of Sakai Cutlery Cooperative Association Please check the website of the Sakai Cutlery Merchant Cooperative Association below for details.

    https://www.sakaihamono.or.jp/matsuri/index.html

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/01 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Inzai

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    Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture: Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its municipal organization. Commemorative projects throughout the year

    Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the City's Establishment Main Activities
    Sky ・ Water ・ Sky （ Air ・ Water ・ Air ） Art Festival
    A new art festival to be held in collaboration with Narita City, Sakae Town and Chiba Prefecture. This art festival welcomes Mr. Fram Kitagawa, who has supervised numerous art festivals in Japan and abroad, as its general director. Through art, the festival aims to bring visitors into contact with the history ・ and culture of the region and the activities of its people, to rediscover the charm of the region, and to create new values that will lead to the future by generating exchanges that transcend regional and generational boundaries.

    Period ： March 20, 2027 （ Saturday ） to May 23, 2027 （ Sunday ）

    Location （ Schedule ） ： Former Munakata Elementary School, Inbauma area （ Shido District ）

    Commemorative video for the 30th anniversary of Inzai City
    The video will be made for the purpose of preserving the history of Inzai City as a video for posterity, and will be distributed on the city's official SNS and at other events.

    Production period ： May to March 2027

    Publication （ Scheduled ） ： March 11, 2027 （ Thurs ）

    30th anniversary of Inzai-kun with logo Issuance of various certificates using anti-counterfeiting paper
    Various certificates printed with the Inzai-kun logo will be issued to raise the momentum of the 30th anniversary of the city's incorporation and to foster love for the community.

    Distribution period ： April 1 （ Wed ） to March 31, 2027 （ Wed ）

    However, the period may be extended in case of favorable reception.

    Creation of commemorative license plates for the 30th anniversary of the city's incorporation
    Newly designed local license plates will be created and issued to eligible applicants.

    Start date of distribution ： July 1 （ Water ）

    Creation of Inzai-kun plush toys for the 30th anniversary of the city ・ Sales
    A limited model Inzai-kun plush toy will be created and sold. This is a limited model of Inzai-kun plush toy.

    Date of sale ： May 16 （ Sat ） *Pre-registration required

    Application period ： April 3 （ Fri. <7369> In addition, various other endowed projects and events are scheduled throughout the year as follows

    *Information as of March 30, 2026.

    Other Special Events
    June 28 （ Day ）

    （ Tentative ） You Choose, You Live ～ Step Out ！ Gender Equality Opens the Future ～

    Crown Project
    May 10 （ Sun ）

    5th Inzai Town Music Festival

    May 31 （ Sun ）

    Zero Garbage Campaign
    June 6 （ Sat ）

    Inzai Environmental Festa

    July 11 （ Sat ）

    Brighten Our Society Youth Healthy Nurturing Convention

    Aug. 4 （ Tue ） ～ 6 Sun （ Thu ） （ Dispatch Time ）

    Junior High School Students Peace Study Dispatch Program

    Aug 10 （ Mon ） ～ 17 Aug （ Mon ） （ Study Abroad ）

    Oct 4 （ Wed ）

    Debriefing Session ）

    English Academy Jump

    （ Inzai Junior High School Students Overseas Training ）

    Aug 16 （ Sun

    （ Tentative ） Inzai Basketball Festival

    Oct 12 （ Mon ・ Celebration ）

    Sports Health Fest 2026

    Oct 18 （ Sun ）

    Inzai City Comprehensive Disaster Drill

    Mid-Oct

    34th Chiba Rugby Festival in Inzai
    Late October ～ Late November

    The 31st Inzai Citizens Cultural Festival

    Mid November

    （ Tentative ） Inzai City Relay Marathon 2026

    November 21 （ Sat ）, 22 （ Sun ）

    17th Dango Festival

    Late March 2027 ～ Early April

    （ Tentative ） Opening Event of All-Weather Childcare Support Facility

    Time undecided

    ・ （ Tentative ） Auzai Furusato Industry Festival

    Health Lecture

    ・ 2027 Inzai City 20th Anniversary Celebration

    Contact
    Inzai City Economic Promotion Division Promotion Promotion Office
    TEL ： 0476-33-4477

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/31 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Machida

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    ！ Rape blossoms are at their best in spring in Machida City, Tokyo.

    Rape blossoms are at their best in the fields in the northwestern part of Shikisai-no-mori, Machida Yakushiike Park, near the Botan Garden, Furusato Farmers' Museum and Shichikokuyama Farmers' Center.

    These rape blossoms are grown by the Shichikokuyama Fureai-no Sato Association, which consists of local farmers, to preserve the agricultural landscape. After enjoying the flowers, visitors can harvest the rape seeds "Natane," and once a month at the "Furusato Farm Tools Museum" they can demonstrate and sell rapeseed oil squeezing.

    Soba (buckwheat) flour from Nanakokuyama Soba ・ made from brown buckwheat harvested last fall will also be available for sale starting April 1.



    Rape blossoms bloom
    Mid-April ～ Around late April

    *The blooming time may change due to weather conditions. For details, please check the city website or Furusato Farm Tools Museum （ TEL ： 042-736-8380 ）.



    Location
    3512 Nozuta-cho, Machida City ～ 3515 and others （ Around Shichikokuyama Farmers Center ）

    Access
    Odakyu Line Machida Station North Exit POP Building ahead Take the bus bound for Nozuda Shako via Honmachida or Tsurukawa Station via Honmachida from platform 21, get off at Yakushigaoka and walk about 10 minutes

    *There is no parking lot, so please use public transportation. Please do not park on the street as it is a nuisance to nearby residents.

    Demonstration and sale of an oil squeezer

    An oil squeezer
    Schedule
    3rd Saturday of every month （ Next one on April 18, 2026 ）

    Sales hours
    9:30 am from （ ends when sold out ）

    Demonstration time
    9:30 am ～ 2 pm

    Notes ： 11 am to 2 pm with commentary.

    Venue
    Furusato Farm Tools Museum （ 2288 Nozuta-cho, Machida City, closed on Mondays ）

    TEL ： 042-736-8380

    About Machida City, Tokyo
    Population approx. 430,000, Machida City is located in the southern part of Tokyo, about 30 minutes from central Tokyo by train.

    The area around Machida Station is lined with large commercial facilities, and the shopping district that has flourished for many years is still going strong. A little further away from the station, there are many natural features such as satoyama scenery, parks full of greenery, and farmland where locally grown vegetables are produced.

    This is a town where you can enjoy both the convenience of the city and nature.

    ■ Machida City HP

    https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/

    ■ Machida PR Official （ X ）

    https://twitter.com/machida_cp

    ■ Machida Childcare Website

    https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/index.html
    ■ Machida City Promotion （ Machida City Official ） @machida_cp

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/machida_cp/

    City Promotion Website https://keeponloving-machida.com/

    • Entertainment / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/30 (Mon)
    Vivinavi San Francisco

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    Come run with us through the Japantown of San Jose ？ 4/26(日) ！

    Join us for the annual Japantown Fun Run, a 5K run sponsored by the San Jose-based senior center, Yūai Kai📣📣

    ？

    Run around Japantown （ or walk ） and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city together. 🌸

    Please stop by the Nikkei Matsuri held on the same day.

    We are looking forward to your participation ！ ！

    "Japantown Fun Run Fraternity Hosted"
    [Location] 4th&Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95112 [Date] April 26, 2026 （ Sun ） from 9:00 am
    [Web Application] https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/2026-Yu-Ai-Kai-JapantownFunRun?sid= 5660077ff86a470190f907d8fb665cec
    [Website] www.yuaikai.org/japantown-fun-run
    [Phone] 408-294-2505

    • Event / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/28 (Sat)
    Vivinavi Kimitsu

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    Showa Centennial Commemorative Performance "Showa ＆ Heisei Song Masterpieces Concert

    ～ A Toast to Your Life ～
    May 16, 2026 （ Sat ）
    Medium Hall
    Concert begins 15 ： 00
    All seats reserved
    General ¥3,500
    High school students and under ¥1,000
    *Under Pre-school children are not allowed to enter.
    *Student tickets are available only at Kimitsu Shimin Bunka Hall.

    Tickets are now on sale ！

    The J Schollers, a talented mixed chorus group, was born from BS-TBS "Nihon Meisho Album"
    .
    They sing many nostalgic masterpieces from the Showa and Heisei eras
    in beautiful harmony.
    Please also enjoy
    their joint performance with Matsumoto Piano and Kimitsu Boys and Girls Choir.

    Who is the Moonlight Mask （ 1933 ）
    Gentiles （ 1979 ）
    Anytime. （ 1991 ）
    Be a Thousand Winds （ 2001 ）
    Others （ Songs are subject to change ）

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