5th Aridagawa Rakuichi 2026

About this event

Held in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, the "5th Aridagawa Rakuichi 2026" is a community-based event where local businesses and organizations gather. Convened by the Aridagawa Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, many businesses with shops in town, organizations active in town, and groups aiming to promote the town will set up booths and exhibits. A wide variety of industries will participate beyond food, beverage, and retail, introducing their pride-worthy cuisine, goods, and techniques. Aimed at deepening connections with local residents, this event lets you enjoy delicious foods, wonderful items, and valuable experiences from Aridagawa Town. On stage, events such as participatory contests using mikan mandarins, an "Exhibitor Quiz" with chances to win luxurious prizes, and a mikan peel length contest are scheduled. Attractions for children, such as "Working Vehicles Gathering" and a "Soap Bubble Performance," will also be held. All students of Arita Chuo High School will participate, and since the event is held concurrently with the school's "Evaluation Exhibition," visitors can also experience the students' activities. A rich variety of programs is planned for the stage, including Kibi Fukushi Taiko drumming, Enter Dance Studio, a mikan weight-guessing contest, a picture book contest award ceremony, Aridagawa Town Wind Orchestra, Akari Yamanishi, an evaluation exhibition award ceremony + Arita Chuo High School stage, the mikan peel length contest, answers to the exhibitor quiz, and a raffle. On the day, 72 local businesses and organizations will open stalls, allowing visitors to fully enjoy Aridagawa Town. In addition, fireworks are scheduled to be launched at 19:00 on the same day.

Venue

Wakayama Prefectural Arita Chuo High School

459 Shimotsuno, Aridagawa, Arida District, Wakayama 643-0021