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• Sep 13Sun
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Opening with Dance and Drums

The Opening Ceremony of the NAGOYA PORT FES Minato Sports Plaza Venue. Dancing by the local group あすなろ会 (Asunaro-kai), Japanese taiko by 高六太鼓 (Takaroku Daiko), children's taiko by ひよ鼓舞太 (Hiyokobuta), and Okinawan Eisa by 琉球國祭り太鼓 (Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko): four groups gather on the Nagoya Port stage.

Then from 17:00, the lanterns on the yagura are lit for the first time this festival, and あすなろ会 (Asunaro-kai) begin their Bon Odori. Come and see the circle of dancers under the lantern light, a scene you can only see on this day.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

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Performers

• あすなろ会Asunaro-kaiDanceDances handed down in this town.
• 高六太鼓Takaroku DaikoJapanese taikoTaiko drumming you can feel in your chest.
• ひよ鼓舞太HiyokobutaChildren's taikoTaiko drumming by children.
• 琉球國祭り太鼓Ryukyukoku Matsuri DaikoOkinawan Eisa and moreA program including Okinawan Eisa.

Time Table

Timetable

* Times may shift depending on how the program runs.

Photo

Photos from the Day

See photos of the Opening Ceremony on September 13 in the Photo Library.

Information

Event Information

Schedule

Full Festival Schedule

1. Sep 12SatPre-opening (Urban Sports Park opens), from 11:00EndedThe Urban Sports Park opens. 11:00–21:00, free of charge. Closed every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for inspection.
2. Sep 13SunOpening Ceremony, from 11:00Ended11:00–12:30: Japanese taiko drumming by 高六太鼓 (Takaroku Daiko), children's taiko by ひよ鼓舞太 (Hiyokobuta), and Okinawan Eisa by 琉球國祭り太鼓 (Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko). From 17:00, the lanterns are lit for the first time for Bon Odori dancing with あすなろ会 (Asunaro-kai).
3. Sep 18–19Fri–SatNagoya Port × Okinawa Day, from 17:40 (18th) / 17:20 (19th)EndedEisa dancing by 愛知エイサー協議会 (Aichi Eisa Kyogikai) and 海風エイサー (Umikaji Eisa), Okinawan folk songs by 与那覇政克with MAMI (Masakatsu Yonaha with MAMI), and a stage performance by YOUNG JUICY. Food stalls serve Okinawan dishes, too.
4. Sep 20SunNagoya Port × Idol Day, from 12:10EndedキャンフェスLASTサマー2026【DAY1】 (CanFes LAST Summer 2026 [DAY1]), starting at 12:10. 19 acts in total, including 星のカケラ (Hoshi no Kakera), アステリア (Asteria) and ナト☆カン (Nato☆Kan).
5. Sep 26SatNagoya Port × Pro Wrestling Day, from 12:00EndedA pro wrestling ring comes to the venue. Completely free (first match scheduled for 13:00). From 17:00 to 21:10, キャンフェスLASTサマー2026【DAY2】 (CanFes LAST Summer 2026 [DAY2]) also features idol live shows by 11 acts.
6. Sep 27SunNagoya Port × Idol Day, from 11:15EndedA day of stage performances centered on local idols. 20 acts perform.
7. Oct 3SatNagoya Port × Bon Odori, 17:00–18:30Bon Odori dancing with the local group あすなろ会 (Asunaro-kai).
8. Oct 4SunNagoya Port × Idol Day, from 11:30A day of stage performances centered on local idols. 9 acts perform.
9. Oct 10SatNagoya Port × Bon Odori, 17:00–18:30Bon Odori dancing with the local group あすなろ会 (Asunaro-kai).
10. Oct 11SunNagoya Port × Music Day, from 13:00A day of all kinds of music, centered on local artists. 13:00–14:55: 佐藤ひでゆき (Hideyuki Sato), chako*, 小川エリ (Eri Ogawa) and キシモトジュンイチ (Junichi Kishimoto). 16:00–20:00: the Acoustic Festival (アコースティック祭 / Acoustic Matsuri) with →SCHOOL← and more.
11. Oct 17SatNagoya Port × Music Day / BMX Pro ShowA day of all kinds of music, centered on local artists. At the Urban Sports Park, professional riders put on a BMX show twice, once in the daytime and once in the evening (30 minutes each). BMX and skateboard jam sessions are also held before and after the shows.
12. Oct 18SunNagoya Port × Idol Day, from 11:30A day of stage performances centered on local idols. 12 acts perform.
13. Oct 23–24Fri–SatNagoya Port × Okinawa DayEisa dancing by 愛知エイサー協議会 (Aichi Eisa Kyogikai) and 海風エイサー (Umikaji Eisa), Okinawan folk songs by 与那覇政克with MAMI (Masakatsu Yonaha with MAMI), and a stage performance by YOUNG JUICY. Food stalls serve Okinawan dishes, too. On Saturday, October 24, 高六太鼓 (Takaroku Daiko) and HIBI音 (Hibine) also perform.
14. Oct 25SunClosing CeremonyThe final day. Dancing by あすなろ会 (Asunaro-kai) and a performance by 高六太鼓 (Takaroku Daiko) bring the festival to a close.

Other Events

Other Events

• Urban Sports Park
• Okinawa Day
• Music Day
• Pro Wrestling Day
• Idol Day
• Bon Odori

Access

Access

Get off at Nagoyako Station (E07) on the Nagoya Subway Meiko Line. The venue is right by Exit 3.

Venue: Minato Sports Plaza (former JETTY East site)

Sponsor

Sponsors

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• 名古屋港運協会Nagoya Koun Kyokai
• 名古屋港利用促進協議会Nagoya-ko Riyo Sokushin Kyogikai
• 公益財団法人名古屋みなと振興財団Nagoya Minato Shinko Zaidan

Support

Supported by

• Aichi Prefecture
• City of Nagoya
• Nagoya Port Authority
• Nishi-Tsukiji School District Council (西築地学区連絡協議会)
• Minato Ward Federation of Shopping Streets (港区商店街連合会)

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