For four days, from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Monday, October 12 (a national holiday), we will set up a special stage featuring traditional and regional performing arts from across Japan at the “Rakuten Foodie Festival” held in Yoyogi Park!

The concept is “Turning Shibuya into a showcase for regional culture.”

We will bring the songs, dances, and sounds of taiko drums—passed down through generations in their respective regions—to visitors of all ages who gather for the food, as well as to guests from both Japan and abroad.

Therefore, we are now seeking performers of traditional and regional arts to appear on this special stage!

Categories Accepted
・Folk Songs and Regional Performing Arts
・Kagura and Lion Dances
・Japanese Drumming
・Bon Odori and Traditional Dance
・Other traditional performing arts rooted in the local community
*We welcome applications from both professionals and amateurs.

Performance Requirements
・Performance fee: Free (performers are responsible for their own travel expenses)
・Per group: Approximately 20–30 minutes
・Per day: 3–5 performances
・Scheduling can be adjusted for 1 to multiple days out of the 4-day period
・Sound equipment (2 microphones and speakers) will be provided by the organizers

Event Overview
Dates: October 9 (Fri) – 12 (Mon, Holiday), 2026
Venue: Special Stage, Yoyogi Park Event Plaza

Why not help share the culture that has been cherished and passed down in our community with people both in Japan and abroad, starting from Shibuya?

We look forward to receiving your applications! ✨