Japan isn’t all about traditional culture and like that, as these people love festivals (matsuri), summer is a much awaited season of the music lovers in Japan because it means time for music festivals! This event is a great avenue for the musicians and performers to showcase their talent while giving entertainment to their audiences. Summer festivals in Japan usually last for two-three days and is held in open and wide spaces.
These are the Top 6 music festivals that are widely known in Japan:
1. Fuji Rock Summer Festival - One of the most anticipated music festivals of the year is the Fuji Rock Summer Festival. As the name implies, performers are mostly rock bands and other foreign rock artists. The event takes place in an open space of Yamanashi which overlooks the beautiful sight of Mt. Fuji.
Dates: July 22 - 24, 2016
2. Rock in Japan Festival - It is the biggest festival which is exclusive for Japanese performers only. The event happens in the early August every year at Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki.
Dates: August 3 - 4 and 8 - 9, 2016
3. Summer Sonic - This popular festival is held in two great cities -- Chiba and Osaka. It features band performers from rock to punk to hip hop genre transferring from Chiba Marine Stadium to Maishima Sports Island, Osaka and vice versa. It happens every August. Come a day earlier and experience the pre-party Sonic Mania festival and indulge yourself with amazing live performances.
Dates: August 20 - 21, 2016
4. Peaceful Love Rock Festival - Now celebrating it’s 34th year in the world of music festival, Peaceful Love Rock Festival was made to promote rock in Okinawa and have been so popular ever since. The event takes place at Okinawa-shi Yagai Stage on the early month of July.
Dates: July 9 - 10, 2016
5. Tokyo Idol Festival - The world’s largest idol festival comprise of idol groups from all over Japan performing live to their fans. Dressed up in bright and kawaii costumes, these idol groups are playing loud music at the top of their lungs. The location of event is at Diver City, Odaiba. The festival happens in early August.
Dates: August 5 - 7, 2016
6. Sukiyaki Meets the World - Last but not the least, this famous festival bring performers from different continents performing various genres live. Happening every August 21 - 23 of the year at Toyama. Sukiyaki Meets the World Festival is definitely must see.
Dates: August 21 - 23, 2016
If you like to experience the goodness of seeing and hearing live performances, buy your ticket now and attend a music festival in Japan this summer! Sing and dance to your favorite bands and discover new music along the way. It’ll be so much fun!
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