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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/01 (Sat)

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    "Setouchi Citizens' Arts Festival" to Be Held ！ [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]

    The Setouchi Citizens’ Arts Festival is an “arts festival” that began in Reiwa 3 （ 2021 ） as a venue for citizens to showcase their cultural and artistic activities and to experience art up close.
    Aiming to be a “festival” created by citizens for citizens, it seeks to foster community development that proudly connects our town’s rich history ・ and cultural heritage—as well as the presence of the many outstanding artists living within the city—to the future.

    Every year from September to December, a wide variety of events spanning genres such as music ・, visual arts ・, traditional performing arts ・, and literature are held at community centers and other venues throughout the city.

    Overview and Features of the Arts Festival
    1. Held annually from September to December
    For about 100 days from fall through winter, the entire city of Setouchi is enveloped in the excitement of the arts. From solo exhibitions to large-scale wind ensemble concerts and traditional performing arts performances, the festival is packed with events that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults.

    2. Nine Diverse Cultural and Artistic Genres
    We do not limit ourselves to existing frameworks; we also widely solicit and ・ feature programs that employ new forms of expression and techniques.

    ・ Eligible Genres ： Music, dance, theater, traditional performing arts, visual arts, film, literature, lifestyle culture, etc.

    3. Support for Citizen Participation Groups （ Benefits ）
    We provide the following support to citizen groups （ and individuals ） who register ・ to participate in this arts festival.

    ・ Publicity in the official pamphlet and on the official website ・ PR support

    ・ Eligibility for fee reductions when using community centers in Setouchi City




    ■ Contact Information for Inquiries Regarding This Matter
    Setouchi Citizens’ Arts Festival Executive Committee Secretariat

    701 -4221 97 Kitajima, Oku-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
    Setouchi Citizens’ Arts Festival Executive Committee


    Phone （ Direct Line : 0869-24-7059
    E-mail: entry@setouchicity.art

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/29 (Wed)

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    The Okayama Momotaro Festival will host the “Karasujō Summer Festival” ！

    The "Karasu Castle Summer Festival" will be held over two days—Saturday, August 1 （ ） and Sunday, August 2 （ ）—in the area surrounding Okayama Castle （ at Karasu Castle Park ）.

    This year’s theme is “Peaches.”

    In addition to the goldfish-shaped sculptures that are a huge hit every year, peach-shaped balloons will make their debut this year.

    The stage will be decorated with “peach lanterns,” and at the food and drink booths, you can enjoy peach-themed cuisine and beverages.

    In addition to the festival stalls and workshops that are hugely popular with children, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including a giveaway of admission tickets to the Okayama Castle Keep （ (limited quantity) ）. You’ll also have the chance to meet the Samurai Corps at the venue. Be sure to experience the magical atmosphere of this two-day-only event.

    For more details, please visit the Karasugajo Summer Festival official website.

    Event Details

    Date and Time

    August 1 （ Sat ） 6: ～ 9:30 PM

    August 2 （ Sun ） 6:00 PM ～ 9:30 PM

    Venue

    Okayama Castle Area

    （ 2-3 Marunouchi, Kita Ward, Okayama City － 1 ）

    Admission Fee

    Free （ Excluding food and beverage booths. ）

    Inquiries

    Karashiro Summer Festival Executive Committee （ Secretariat ： Located within the Okayama Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    （ Phone ： 086-232-2262 ）

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