The “10th Yokohama Yosakoi Festival – Good Times Are Coming” will be held on October 18-19 in Yokohama’s Bashamichi and Minatomirai areas.

Starting in 2015, this year marks the 10th anniversary. Through Yosakoi dance originating from Kochi Prefecture, the event aims to connect people with each other and with the local community, calling it “Good Times Are Coming.”

On the 18th, approximately 1,100 participants from 40 teams will perform parade dances along Bashamichi Street. At this venue where the audience can get close to the dancers, performances will include groups such as “RHK Yokohama,” “Ocha-an,” “Odoru BAKA!TOKYO,” as well as an “International Exchange Team” selected through the Vietnam Festa in Kanagawa. All teams will perform “Grand Dances” several times during the event and at the finale.

On the 19th, approximately 1,700 participants from 70 teams including “Yokohama Hyakki-tai,” “Mai Renaissance,” and “Hayate Ranbu” will perform at the main venue of Zou-no-hana Park Kaiko-no-oka. Together with Zou-no-hana Park Hatoba Venue, Shinko Central Venue, and Shinko Government Building Venue, performances will be held at four locations.

Each venue will begin with opening ceremonies and grand dances. At the Zou-no-hana Park Hatoba Venue, following the opening ceremony, “Aim for the Grand Finale! Team Competition Nanchu Souran Battle” will be held. Teams will perform original “Nanchu Souran” dances, and the team that “energizes the audience the most” will win the grand finale performance at the main venue.

The 10th anniversary finale following the grand performance aims for “1,000 Dancers Grand Performance,” where participating dancers will perform a large-scale dance to “Asian Pirates.”

Event times: October 18 – 10:45 AM to 5:15 PM, October 19 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Free admission.

The “Yokohama Mushroom Festival 2025” will be held on October 18-19 at MM Terrace (Minatomirai 4, Nishi-ku, Yokohama) with the theme “Look at Mushrooms! Eat Them! Appreciate Them!”

Starting in 2015, this marks the 11th year. At the “Mushroom Market” where producers from across Japan gather, popular mushrooms like shiitake, bunashimeji, and mushrooms will be available, along with rare varieties such as tamogitake and hanabiratake, plus dried mushrooms and processed products. Since producers sell directly, visitors can ask about cultivation methods and cooking techniques.

The “Mushroom Goods & Art Exhibition” will feature handmade mushroom-themed items including accessories, illustrations, and stuffed animals, with exclusive items available only at the venue.

Workshops including “Mushroom Craft Making,” “Original Goods Creation,” and “Mini Mushroom Art Experience” can be enjoyed by parents and children together.

Stage programs featuring music and performances are also planned. Mushroom characters including “Shiitake Fairies Donko-chan & Riko-chan,” “Mushroom Dog,” and “Nameko & Cardboard Nameko” will appear on different days to liven up the venue.

Additionally, various restaurants at MM Terrace will offer limited-time “Mushroom Festival Collaboration Menus” during the event. Professional chefs will create diverse dishes using seasonal mushrooms, including Japanese restaurant GOHANYA’GOHAN’s “Special Salt Sauce Stir-fry with Plenty of Mushrooms and Pork Loin Set” and Italian restaurant LEONE MARCIANO’s “Pappardelle with Fragrant Mushrooms and Nagasaki Prefecture Venison Ragu Sauce.”

Event times: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Free admission.

Yokohama Yosakoi Festival

The Yokohama Yosakoi Festival is a vibrant, large-scale dance event held annually in Yokohama, Japan. It was first held in 2001, inspired by the traditional Yosakoi Festival from Kochi Prefecture, but has developed its own unique identity by incorporating the international and modern spirit of Yokohama. The festival features thousands of dancers in colorful costumes performing energetic routines to music that often blends traditional Japanese sounds with modern genres.

Bashamichi

Bashamichi is a historic street in Yokohama, Japan, originally developed in the late 19th century during the Meiji era as one of the country’s first modern thoroughfares with Western-style gas lamps and brick buildings. It was designed to connect the former foreign settlement with the Kannai district, symbolizing Japan’s rapid modernization and international trade following the opening of its ports. Today, it is a popular, tree-lined boulevard known for its charming retro atmosphere and upscale shopping.

Minatomirai

Minatomirai 21 is a modern waterfront district in Yokohama, Japan, built on former shipyards. Its name means “Harbor of the Future,” and it was developed as a major urban renewal project starting in the 1980s. Today, it is a prominent business and tourist center, known for its skyscrapers, museums, shopping malls, and the iconic Ferris wheel.

Kochi Prefecture

Kochi Prefecture is a scenic region located on the southern coast of Shikoku Island, Japan, renowned for its rugged coastline, pristine rivers, and lush mountains. Historically, it was the center of the Tosa Domain during the feudal era and is famous as the birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma, a pivotal figure in the Meiji Restoration that ended the shogunate. Today, it is celebrated for its vibrant culture, including the energetic Yosakoi Festival and its tradition of bold, flavorful cuisine.

Zou-no-hana Park Kaiko-no-oka

Zou-no-hana Park Kaiko-no-oka is a scenic waterfront park located in Yokohama, Japan, built on a historic pier that was central to the city’s international trade in the late 19th century. The site commemorates Yokohama’s role in Japan’s silk export industry during the Meiji era, with “Kaiko-no-oka” meaning “Hill of Silkworms.” Today, it features green spaces, historical markers, and offers panoramic views of Yokohama Bay.

Zou-no-hana Park Hatoba Venue

Zou-no-hana Park Hatoba Venue is a public waterfront space located in Yokohama, Japan, built on the historic site of the city’s first modern pier. The area was a crucial international trading port that opened in 1859, and the venue now serves as a cultural spot for events and art installations, preserving the historical significance of its location.

Shinko Central Venue

I am unable to provide a summary for “Shinko Central Venue” as there is no widely recognized cultural or historical site by this specific name. It is possible this refers to a modern event space or a venue with a different official title. For an accurate summary, more specific details or the correct full name would be needed.

Shinko Government Building Venue

The Shinko Government Building Venue is a modern event and exhibition space located in Yokohama, Japan. It was originally built in the 1930s to serve as the Kanagawa Prefectural Office, representing a significant example of pre-war Japanese government architecture. Following a period of restoration and repurposing, it now hosts a variety of cultural events, conventions, and exhibitions.