19th Kokuryo Waiwai Festival
Festival

19th Kokuryo Waiwai Festival

Japanese name:第19回国領わいわいまつり

📅 Sun, Nov 22, 2026

📍 Chofu, Tokyo

About this event

Held under the theme "Connecting the Community with Smiles! A Story Starting from Here," this intergenerational exchange event welcomes everyone in the community—from children to seniors and people with disabilities—to enjoy an autumn day together. In the play and hands-on experience area, there are numerous activities for children and adults alike, including esports, boccia, beanbag making, air balloons, origami, balloon giveaways, quizzes, brain training games, coloring, and ring toss. In the food corner, yakisoba, kenchin soup, frankfurters, bread, coffee, juice, and more will be served. The exhibition and sales corner will feature handmade items (paper flowers) from welfare workshops and introductions to groups active in the community. The stage program will showcase a wide variety of performances including ohayashi (traditional festival music), hula dance, dance, shin-buyo (modern Japanese dance), choir and ensemble music, band performances, Japanese taiko drums, and Mimamotto exercise, with a grand finale featuring a group sing-along of "Kusunoki no Kibo." There will also be a "Wai-Bora Station" where local children support event operations as volunteers. Visitors are required to bring indoor shoes or slippers (no slippers will be provided). Sign language interpretation will be provided, and support systems are in place so visitors using wheelchairs can enjoy the venue. Please refrain from arriving by motorcycle or car, and do not bring pets. Please take your trash home with you.

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Venue

Chofu Municipal Kokuryo Elementary School

8-1-55 Kokuryo-cho, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0022

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