17th Miyakonojo Folk Performing Arts Festival
Japanese name:第17回 都城民俗芸能祭
📅 Sun, Dec 6, 2026
About this event
The 17th Miyakonojo Folk Performing Arts Festival will be held in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. This festival showcases traditional local performing arts, aiming for cultural exchange and development. In addition to local groups performing Hirae Tawara Odori, Seicho Yasu Bushi, Oide Bo Odori, Shimotomiyoshi Sobakiri Odori, and Nakahara Taro Odori, children from Okimizu Elementary School, a school designated for transmitting folk performing arts, will also perform. Furthermore, Aoshima Usu-daiko Odori from Aoshima, Miyazaki City, will appear as a special guest to liven up the festival. Commentary will be provided by Kenji Katayama, Ryoko Kuroki will serve as MC, and Rie Nagatomo will be the reporter. Admission is free; reserved seat tickets are required for 1st-floor seats, while 2nd-floor seats are general admission. Distribution of reserved seat tickets begins on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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Miyakonojo Comprehensive Cultural Hall (MJ Hall)
1106-100 Kitaharacho, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki 885-0024
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