Events & Festivals Summer 2026　市内のイベント 令和8年度 夏号

The corn market at Shooryuji Temple, which used to be held at the historic Matsudo Inn area, has become a beloved local summer festival after the restoration of the clear waters of the Sakagawa River.
The lanterns are offered as an expression of gratitude and respect for the predecessors who pioneered and rebuilt the Sakagawa River, and for nature.
Other events at the festival include a corn market, food stalls, and taiko drum performances.
The famous soysauce-grilled corn on a cob is a must have!
Find “nagomi”(calmness), “yasuragi”(peace), and “natukasisa”(nostalgia) of the unique historic town.
> Read former CIR Erin's impressions of the Sakagawa Lantern Festival in her column!
> Origin of the Sakagawa Lantern Festival described in English on the official website

Matsudo’s annual fireworks festival will be held on Saturday, August 1.
This year, the sky will be filled with a spectacular display of 12,000 fireworks, which is significantly more than in previous years!
Food trucks offering street food and drinks will be lined up in front of the seats to add to the excitement of the fireworks display.
(Food booths will only be available to sponsored and paid seat ticket holders).
Please see below for the information on paid seatings.
The latest information will be posted on the Matsudo Fireworks Festival official website (external link).

The July “Wildflower Cafe” will be held on a Sunday afternoon.
We welcome those who find it difficult to attend during weekday daytime hours due to work or other commitments.
Join us for tea time and chat with other guests, or simply enjoy your time however you like!

This month's fun activity:
Let’s Enjoy Summer Herbal Tea
In these days when the heat is really setting in, why not soothe your tired mind and body with some herbal tea?
No reservation is required. We also have a kids' area, so please feel free to bring your children.

The "Tanabata and Firefly Evening" will be held in cooperation with local town councils, merchants' associations, etc. for both adults and children to enjoy tanabata decorations and firefly watching, a popular Japanese summer tradition. Please join us and enjoy the summer evening in Matsudo.

• Date: Saturday, July 4 & Sunday, July 5, 2026
• Time: 3 pm - 9 pm ※Cancelled in case of stormy weather
• Location: Harusamebashi Shinsui Hiroba (1810-1 Matsudo, Matsudo City)
• Fees, etc.: Admission free

Using the entire spacious Matsudo Chuo Koen park, Seitoku University and local organizations will hold workshops.
Through the experience of playing with all their might, which children would not normally experience at school or in the park, the event fosters children's creativity, preserves memories of their hometown and experiences, and creates community connections.
Participants will experience various art activities such as playing with paints and making crafts in the greenery of the park.
Please wear clothes that you can get dirty.
Let's enjoy the whole day together in the sun with us!

The June “Wildflower Cafe” will be held in the evening.
As summer approaches, the heat has been intensifying day by day, and your mind and body may be feeling the strain of the changing seasons.
Why not take this opportunity to relax and recharge your mind and body?
Join us for tea time and chat with other guests, or simply enjoy your time however you like!

This month's fun activity:
Making a Hydrangea Postcard Using Chigiri-e (first 30 people on the day)
We’ll create original postcards by making hydrangea pictures - perfect for this season - using the torn-paper collage technique.
No reservation is required. We also have a kids' area, so please feel free to bring your children.