[Machida City, Tokyo] 40th Festa Machida 2026 to be Held

On Saturday, May 9, 'Michi-junee' will take place, featuring Eisa groups from Okinawa and Machida dancing through the streets around Machida Station from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. On Sunday, May 10, from 11:00 AM to 5:40 PM, Eisa groups will perform at the Tokyu and Jounji venues on Haramachida Odori Street. PR booths and various food stalls will also be available for visitors to enjoy food and beverages. Additionally, fundraising activities for Noto Peninsula Earthquake recovery support are planned within the venues.

**Event Schedule** - May 9 (Sat): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Michi-junee parade) - May 10 (Sun): 11:00 AM – 5:40 PM (Stage performances & booths) *Note: Traffic restrictions will be in effect on Haramachida Odori on the 10th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

**Eisa Group List (20 Groups)** Okinawa City Goya Youth Association, Machida Ryu, Eisa Churakaji, Machida Eisa Seigaiha, Machida Yusei, Wako Youth Association, Oufuu Eisa Ryukyu Kajimaya, Sonoda Eisa Churatomohou, Tida Eisa Tai, Kubota Shureikai, Kodaira Yuimaru Eisa, Tokyo Nakano-ku Shinpujin Eisa, Tokyo Nakano Mafaji Eisa, Tsurumi Eisa Shiokaji, Yuifune, Yokota Nishitama Eisa Daiko, Appare, Shoryukai, Suge Eisa Yui, Urizun Eisa.

**Venue Programs** - May 9: Machida Station area (Michi-junee), Poppo Machida (Information). - May 10: Haramachida Odori (Performances & stalls), Poppo Machida (Okinawa Exhibition), Odakyu Machida East Exit (Music live).

**About Festa Machida** Started as a revitalization project for central Machida, this festival is a symbol of the deep exchange between Machida City and Okinawa City since 1996, evolving into the current Eisa festival. It is organized by the Festa Machida 2026 Executive Committee (Machida City Central District Commercial Promotion Countermeasure Council).