Latest Events in Morioka(August Updated)

The annual summer feast in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture brings together fireworks masters from all over Japan. You can see their competition performances. About 10,000 fireworks bloom over the Kitakami River, which is extremely beautiful.

From July to November 2025, YOASOBI will start its first domestic tour with 40 performances in 14 counties across the country. This is the first Hall tour in the country for YOASOBI.

The main event is a massive parade of more than 3,000 drummers, representing taiko groups created by schools, companies, organizations, and the 20 or so taiko groups that call Morioka home. The number of so many drummers playing simultaneously is a world record. The ranks of performers are separated only by the occasional parade float or banner introducing what's next. At one point during the festival, a float will come with an instructor encouraging everyone to take to the streets and dance together. Otherwise, a large circle dance after the parade is the tradition of Sanmai. Special performances, lessons, and related events are held in front of JR Morioka Station and at community halls around town during the four-day festival. Japanese and English event schedules and volunteer staff are on hand to help.