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Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: Ueno Park Bon Dance

The Hometown Tokyo Support Festival brings a large-scale Bon Odori dance celebration and a wide array of local food stalls to Ueno Park. Combining traditional Japanese summer customs with modern pop culture, the event features communal dancing to anime soundtracks and international hits alongside regional Tokyo cuisine.

Date
Jul 3-5, 2026
Location
Tokyo
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Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: Ueno Park Bon Dance

Event summary

Highlights

  • Large-scale Bon Odori dance party
  • Anime and Western pop music dance sessions
  • Food stalls featuring regional Tokyo cuisine
  • Three daily scheduled dance performances
The Hometown Tokyo Support Festival, also known as the Furusato Tokyo Ouen Festival, transforms Ueno Park into a lively hub for summer dance and gastronomy. While the organizing group holds events year-round, this July festival is centered around a massive Bon Odori dance party. Visitors can browse numerous food stalls that showcase a diverse selection of Tokyo's local flavors and culinary specialties.

What sets this event apart is its eclectic musical lineup for the communal dances. In addition to traditional folk music, the program incorporates popular anime hits and Western classics like the 'YMCA' and Bon Jovi’s 'Livin’ on a Prayer.' These dance performances generally take place three times a day, inviting both locals and tourists to join in the festive atmosphere.

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