Transmission's Tamatebako ~Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2026~ Held!

The "Densho no Tamatebako ~Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2026~", organized by The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Arts Council Tokyo, Hachioji City, and The Hachioji City Foundation for School City Culture and Exchange, is a festival where you can easily appreciate and experience the charm of traditional culture and performing arts passed down in Hachioji and the Tama region. It features a variety of programs, including performances on outdoor stages and hands-on corners throughout the city.

Experience Rickshaw Ride Experience ~A City Tour to Find Traces of History~ (Advance application required) "Jinrikisha" (rickshaws), which were active as a means of transportation for people mainly during the Meiji and Taisho eras. Several rickshaw companies existed in Hachioji, and rickshaw pullers carrying passengers ran briskly. Why not explore Hachioji, where traces of the Showa era remain, by riding in a stylish rickshaw? Will proceed in case of rain, will be cancelled in case of severe weather. ● May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun) Time 11:00-11:20 / 15:00-15:20 / 16:00-16:20 Participation Fee 1,000 yen per vehicle *To be paid at the venue on the day. Capacity 2 people (unaccompanied preschool children may ride on a lap) Application Period April 21 (Tue) - May 20 (Wed) How to Apply Please apply via the application form below or by phone. *However, if the capacity is not met, same-day applications will also be accepted. Please come directly to the venue. Application Form https://select-type.com/ev/?ev=BwG4ANeRGUc Phone Application 042-621-3005 (9:00-17:00)

Tokyo Metropolitan University Tea Ceremony Research Group Tea Ceremony ~Japanese Hospitality by Students~ (No advance application required) Tokyo Metropolitan University Tea Ceremony Research Group ● May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun) Time 11:00- / 11:50- / 12:40- / 13:30- 14:20- *15 minutes per session Participation Fee 300 yen Venue Kuwato Terrace

Special Feature Mysterious Yokai have appeared at Densho no Tamatebako! From stamp rallies and experience workshops where you can play Yokai, to encountering Yokai in the city and enjoying Yokai theater in the hall, there's plenty of excitement! Listen to keywords from the Yokai and find the hidden password.

Theater Network Pachipachi Roaming Theater "Once Upon a Time, in a Certain House" Side Story ~Open! Tamatebako of the Yokai Festival!"

"Let's Become a Yokai! Tsukumogami and Theater Play" Theater Experience Workshop! (Advance application required) ■ Yokai Stamp Rally (No advance application required) ■ Yokai Theater "The Secret of Kappa Stone" (Advance application required)

For details, please visit the official website https://denshonotamatebako.tokyo

The Yokai parade "Hyakki Yako" (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) will appear on the West Radiation Euro Road! If you see Yokai appearing on the street, please call out to them. The appearance times are at the Yokai's whim. You're very lucky if you meet one!

Appreciation Hachioji Geigi (Geisha) Hachioji Geigi's Elegance and Style ~Enchanting Hospitality~

● May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun) Time 12:30-13:00 / 14:30-15:00 Performers Hachioji Geigi Venue Nakamachi Park *For the 14:30 performance, a rickshaw procession will be held from 14:00 (Misaki-cho Park ~ Nakamachi Park).

Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo (Car Doll) Nishikawa Koryu-za Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo, Satsuma-ha Sekkyō-bushi ~Kuruma Ningyo Possessed by Soul~

● May 30 (Sat) 13:00-13:30 ● May 31 (Sun) 11:30-12:00 Performers Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryu-za, Sekkyō-bushi no Kai Venue Yokochō Park *On May 30 (Sat), a rickshaw procession will be held from 12:00 (Misaki-cho Park ~ Yokochō Park).

[Performers] Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryu-za, Sekkyō-bushi no Kai, Hachioji Geigi, Hachioji Matsuri Bayashi Federation, Hachiman Kamicho Bayashi Ren, Tokyo Zokei University Graduate School Hachioji Shadow Play Project, Kagawa Shachu, Ryoko Kagawa (Hachioji City), Akebono Higashi Hayashiren (Tachikawa City), Mitaka Ginza Ren (Mitaka City), Hino Bayashi Preservation Society (Hino City), Mawita Bayashi Ren (Higashimurayama City), Tokyo Metropolitan Komae High School Koto Music Club (Komae City), Nobe Bayashi Kagura Preservation Society (Akiruno City), and others. Hachioji Matsuri Bayashi Federation Kagawa Mai Ningyo (Kagawa Shachu)

[Exhibition] The Art and Spirit of Tama Weaving

[Experience] Tea Ceremony, Sound Sculpture "Kinon" Journey, Textile Experience, Experience of Old Games, Rickshaw Ride Experience

Event Overview Date and Time May 30 (Sat), 2026, 11:00-17:00, May 31 (Sun), 11:00-17:00 Venue JR Hachioji Station North Exit Area: West Radiation Euro Road, Misaki-cho Park, Nakamachi Park, Yokochō Park, Machi-Naka Gallery Hall, Kuwato Terrace, Ajiroen South Cuff Warehouse, Hachioji City School City Center, etc. Participation Fee Free (some activities such as rickshaw rides and tea ceremonies are paid) Organizers The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Arts Council Tokyo, Hachioji City, The Hachioji City Foundation for School City Culture and Exchange Grants and Cooperation Tokyo Metropolis Cooperation The Tachikawa City Foundation for Regional Cultural Promotion Sponsorship Tachikawa City, Mitaka City, Hino City, Hino City Board of Education, Higashimurayama City, Komae City, Akiruno City, Hachioji City Neighborhood Association and Citizens' Association Federation, Hachioji Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Public Interest Incorporated Association Hachioji Tourism and Convention Association, Hachioji City Shopping Street Federation, West Radiation Euro Road Cooperating Municipalities Musashino City, Ome City, Fuchu City, Akishima City, Chofu City, Machida City, Koganei City, Kodaira City, Kokubunji City, Kunitachi City, Fussa City, Higashiyamato City, Kiyose City, Musashimurayama City, Inagi City, Nishi-Tokyo City, Mizuho Town, Hinode Town, Hinohara Village, Okutama Town Project Cooperation Hachioji Textile Industry Cooperative, Tokyo University of Art, Nippon Kogakuin Hachioji College, Dai-Tokyo Shinkin Bank

Official Website: https://denshonotamatebako.tokyo Official X: https://x.com/tamadentobunka Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denshonotamatebako.tokyo/ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denshonotamatebako/

*Will proceed in case of rain, will be cancelled in case of severe weather. In case of rain, some events will be held at Ichō Hall. The venue in case of rain will be announced on the official website and at the venue on the day. Please note that the contents are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

For details, please see the press release below. d38211-1041-ff7a8139ba6ad49e1835b927f84fc0f3.pdf

[Inquiries] Densho no Tamatebako Secretariat (The Hachioji City Foundation for School City Culture and Exchange) Phone: 042-621-3005 (9:00-17:00)