Top 5 Cultural Events in Yokohama, Kanto

The "Yokohama Kaikosai" is held every year in June at Minato Mirai to celebrate the opening of Yokohama Port. The festival is visited by approximately 700,000 people every year, and is well-known as a hallmark of early summer in Yokohama. The festival is unique for having an abundance of participatory events, such as dance contests, quiz competitions and the "Dream of Harmony" concert, which brings together members of the general public to sing in a large choir. Stage shows and vendor stalls offering gourmet food from around the world are also something to look forward to. At night, approximately 6,000 fireworks produce a grand finale, in a beautiful harmony of light and sound.

A street performance festival held in the Noge district in Yokohama's Naka Ward, considered one of Japan's three major street performance festivals. It began as an effort to revitalize the town in 1986, and is now a major event which draws talented performers from Japan and abroad. All manner of street performances unfold in the streets-juggling, magic, pantomime, acrobatics, and more-putting stunning performances right before your eyes. There are a variety of refreshment stands, so visitors can eat as they stroll along.

"World Festa Yokohama" is an event worthy of this international city, with a full array of delicious food and folk crafts from all around the world. A fashion show of national costumes, dance shows from every country, and other live performances are held on stage, so you'll feel like you're taking a trip around the world. There are also plenty of interactive events, like national costume rental, an international cultural trivia competition, and a stamp collection event. There is something to interest everyone, from children to adults.