Image of ‘Choiyaki BBQ’. Enjoy a camping atmosphere by grilling purchased ingredients over charcoal fire

From September 5th to 7th, an event called “Back Alley Campground” will be held at Grand Mall Park (Minatomirai 3, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City), themed around “camping” where visitors can enjoy barbecues and bonfires.

The event is part of “Augusta Camp 2025,” which takes place from August 29th to September 7th, mainly in the Minatomirai area.

“Augusta Camp” is an annual music festival where artists from the production company gather. This year, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of artist Masayoshi Yamazaki’s debut, it will be held on September 6th at Pia Arena MM (Minatomirai 3, Nishi Ward).

Masayoshi Yamazaki has lived in Yokohama and is also known for the lyrics of “One more time, One more chance,” the theme song of his first lead film “The Moon and Cabbages” released in 1997, which mentions “Sakuragicho.”

At “Back Alley Campground,” a camp stage will be set up in Grand Mall Park, featuring 13 artists over three days performing mainly acoustic sets. Near the stage, there will be workshops for making fabric flowers and food trucks offering pizza, beer, curry, and more.

In the evening, there will be a starlit screening of the 2007 animated film “5 Centimeters Per Second.” The outdoor brand “LOGOS” will create a space designed to resemble a campground, where visitors can experience bonfires, barbecues, and other camping activities.

Other related initiatives for “Augusta Camp 2025” include giant photo spots and “Masayoshi-kun” photo spots set up at MARK IS Minatomirai and other locations, a guided bus tour with announcements by Masayoshi Yamazaki’s voice, and performances by the fire department band at Sakuragicho Station Square.

Opening hours are September 5th: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 6th: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and 7th: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The starlit screening will be held on the 5th at 8:00 PM, and on the 6th and 7th at 7:00 PM. Admission and viewing are free. No reservation required.

Grand Mall Park

Grand Mall Park is a modern urban green space that opened in the early 21st century, designed to provide a recreational area for city residents and visitors. It features landscaped gardens, walking paths, and public art installations, serving as a popular community hub for events and leisure activities.

Minatomirai

Minatomirai is a modern waterfront district in Yokohama, Japan, developed on former shipyard lands. Its name, meaning “harbor of the future,” reflects its history as a major port and its redevelopment into a bustling commercial and cultural center starting in the 1980s. Today, it is famous for its iconic skyline, museums, shopping malls, and the preserved sailing ship Nippon Maru.

Pia Arena MM

The Pia Arena MM is a modern multi-purpose stadium in Verona, Italy, primarily used for football. It was officially opened in 1963 and has since been renovated, most notably for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, for which it hosted several matches. The stadium serves as the home ground for the local football club, Hellas Verona.

Sakuragicho

Sakuragicho is a major commercial and entertainment district in Yokohama, Japan, historically known as a geisha quarter in the late 19th century. Its name, meaning “cherry blossom field town,” originates from the area’s past when it was filled with cherry trees. Today, it is a bustling transit hub and gateway to the city’s Minato Mirai waterfront area.

MARK IS Minatomirai

MARK IS Minatomirai is a major commercial and office complex located in the Minatomirai district of Yokohama, Japan. It opened in 1994 as part of the city’s large-scale waterfront redevelopment project, which transformed former dockyards into a modern business and leisure hub. The complex is known for its distinctive architecture, extensive shopping mall, and its role as a central landmark in the area.

Sakuragicho Station Square

Sakuragicho Station Square is a major public plaza in Yokohama, Japan, located directly outside the train station of the same name. Historically, the area was part of the city’s bustling port and warehouse district. Today, it serves as a modern gateway to the Minato Mirai 21 business district and offers iconic views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge.