The 34th Hitachi Autumn Festival

About this event

The "34th Hitachi Autumn Festival," a celebration of Japanese culture, performing arts, and food, will be held. Visitors can enjoy special stage performances by internationally active artists and stage shows by children who represent the next generation. Additionally, flavors provided by Hitachi's culinary experts and hands-on workshops experiencing various Japanese cultural activities are prepared, making it an event that can be enjoyed across generations. Saturday, October 10 features a performing arts festival by local citizens, while Sunday, October 11 presents a stage of tradition and innovation. In particular, on October 11, "Play with Hiromitsu Agatsuma! Shamisen Ensemble" will take place, where Tsugaru shamisen players recruited from all over the country will perform a special ensemble alongside world-renowned shamisen artist Hiromitsu Agatsuma. This event will be a valuable opportunity to let the sound of the shamisen resonate across schools and styles.

Venue

Hitachi Civic Center New Urban Plaza (Hitachi Shin Toshi Hiroba)

1-18 Saiwaicho, Hitachi, Ibaraki 317-0073