About this event
KIA Festival 2026 is a multicultural coexistence and international exchange event planned and operated jointly by foreign residents and Japanese locals. The event features cultural introduction booths from various countries, stage performances, hands-on craft workshops, and food trucks serving international cuisine. Visitors can experience diverse cultures at national booths representing the United States, Vietnam, the Philippines, Canada, Lithuania, Brazil, and Japan. Hands-on booths offer activities such as indoor Molkky, cornhole, advent calendar crafting, kadomatsu decoration making, and a stamp rally. Other scheduled attractions include an introduction to the JICA Gifu Desk, a panel exhibition of community stories, photo opportunities on police cars and motorcycles, and a Santa Claus meet-and-greet. The stage will feature radio calisthenics, street performances, a fashion show, Javanese gamelan music and Javanese dance, singing and piano performances, and a piñata. In the dining area, guests can savor delicious dishes from around the world, including French tacos, pho, banh mi, bakso, kebabs, and pork barbecue. Admission is free.
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Kakamigahara City Industry and Culture Center
2-186-186 Naka Sakuramachi, Kakamigahara, Gifu 504-0912
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