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Tono Town Yokai Festival

Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · Downtown Tono · Tōno, Iwate

Dates

  • Mon, Nov 30, 2026

About this event

Summary
A festival bringing Tono folktales to life with yokai-themed activities.

Highlights
• Public recording of the yokai variety show "Playing with Yokai!"
• Activities include singing, transforming, walking, solving puzzles, and eating.
• Experience the mystical atmosphere of the Tono Monogatari tales.

Details
The Tono Machinaka Yokai FESTIVAL is an event set in the village of Tono, featuring stories from "Tono Monogatari," a collection of slightly mysterious folktales passed down through generations. Participants can immerse themselves in "Yokai Time," a special period where supernatural creatures are said to appear. The event encourages visitors to engage with the town's history through various interactive experiences, transforming the setting into an enchanting world where even yokai might ask, "What's going on?"

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