Matsuri Festivals
Watarase Bon Odori Festival
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 17:00–21:00 · Watarase Square, Chiyoda · Tokyo
Dates
- Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026, 17:00–21:00
About this event
SummaryExperience the vibrant "Wateras Bon Odori - BOOGIE BON BEAT" featuring traditional Japanese folk dance, Awa Odori, Taiko drumming, and professional wrestling collaborations.
Highlights
- Participate in the Bon Odori stage with the Chiyoda Ward Bon Odori Federation and Japan Bon Odori Association.
- Watch dynamic performances including Awa Odori and Taiko drumming by Koganei Awa Odori Renkai and Kanda Gakuen University Taiko Drum Circle.
- Enjoy a special one-day event with female professional wrestlers from Marigold performing a collaborative Bon Odori.
- Sample Japanese and Italian cuisine from popular stalls and food trucks, including limited-edition craft beer.
- Experience family-friendly activities like the mobile playground, free shooting games, yukata rentals, and rickshaw trials.
Details
The event showcases a variety of cultural performances and entertainment. The Bon Odori stage features traditional folk dances by the Chiyoda Ward Bon Odori Federation, known for preserving regional culture, and the Japan Bon Odori Association, which performs to diverse genres including J-POP and Western music. A special Kids Bon Odori event is available for children. Additional viewing-only content includes Awa Odori by Koganei Awa Odori Renkai, emphasizing harmony and joy, and a powerful Taiko drumming performance by Kanda Gakuen University Taiko Drum Circle. Food options include stalls from Ottimo Kitchen, Gyutan Itachi, Iori, Hakata Motsunabe Yamaya, Echigo Ya Sanjiro, WIZ, and SingleO Kanda Awaji, plus approximately three food trucks daily offering Japanese and Italian dishes. A special tent sells lemon sours, 3-shot cocktails, and Weekly Pro Wrestling merchandise. Limited-edition T-shirts and 80th-anniversary merchandise from Baseball Magazine Co., Ltd. are available. Free shooting games are provided for children. Yukata rentals and dressing services require prior registration and are available on September 19. A rickshaw trial corner is free on September 19. The "Wataras Kids Mobile Playground" offers intergenerational fun on September 19. Visitors are welcome to bring takeout food from Wataras Mall stores to enjoy with the performances.
