THE YARA & Yuma Nakayama to appear! Reiwa artists to perform live, dance, and collaborate with "nostalgic Heisei hit songs"! "Natsumatsuri Tokumori! ~Heisei Song Shika Katan, 2026~" to be held!
TOKYO MX (Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corporation) has announced that it will hold the midsummer live and dance event "Natsumatsuri Tokumori! ~Heisei Song Shika Katan, 2026~" at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The event will feature performances by five groups including THE YARA and Yuma Nakayama, celebrating nostalgic Heisei hit songs.
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TOKYO MX (Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corporation, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has announced that it will hold the midsummer live and dance event "Natsumatsuri Tokumori! ~Heisei Song Shika Katan, 2026~" at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Under the tagline "Heisei Song Shika Katan," this event will feature various plans including live performances and dances. In addition to a corner where each performer will share episodes and perform their favorite Heisei summer songs, there will be a rich stage program including a Heisei hit song dance medley supervised by Papaiya Suzuki & THE YARA, featuring a "one-day-only collaboration" among the performers.
The lineup of performers includes five groups: Tomoyuki Yara (THE YARA), who appeared on TOKYO MX's information variety program "Nichiyo wa Colorful!!!" (broadcast ended), Yuma Nakayama (in charge of the theme song for "Wake Up 7" for June 2026), Riku Hirano, VOKSY DAYS, and ReLIT. The MCs will be the comedy duo Kumamushi, who were nominated for the New Word/Buzzword Award in 2015 (Heisei 27) for "Attakai n dakara." Additional performers are scheduled to be announced soon.
Advance lottery sales for tickets to this event began today at 12:00 PM on each performer's fan club website. Please see the ticket information for details.
With Heisei culture, such as "Tamagotchi," "sticker books," "Heisei dramas," and "Y2K fashion," experiencing a major boom, please look forward to this new summer festival presented by TOKYO MX, "the only Heisei-born TV station in Tokyo," which opened in Heisei 7.
## Performer Profiles
### THE YARA
Artist. In addition to his own dance performances, he also handles direction, choreography, and live production. In 2025, he changed his artist name from "Tomoyuki Yara" to "THE YARA," and debuted with the digital single "Get It On" on March 9 of the same year. On April 23, 2026, THE YARA released his 2nd mini-album "THE YARA Echoes S1de:B."
### Yuma Nakayama
Actor and artist. Since his acting debut in the TV drama "Battery" in 2008, he has appeared in numerous dramas, films, and stage productions. On May 20, 2026, he will digitally release four songs, including the new song "SPARK" and "ReTRY," which was first performed in 2025, along with a mini jewel keyholder. "SPARK" will be the theme song for TOKYO MX's morning information program "Wake Up 7" for June.
### Riku Hirano
Artist and CEO of apparel brand "RKS RICKY." In May 2021, he released his 1st single "Kimi shika Mienakute." He has since actively released music, and made his CD debut with his 1st single "Doubt it" on December 20, 2023. Beyond music, his talent as an actor has also blossomed, and he has appeared in numerous TV dramas and films.
### VOKSY DAYS
Debuted in February 2026 as the first artist in a new project by Stardust Promotion. The group consists of 8 members with an average age of 16.4, including Keitatsu Koshimaya, who also appeared in the movie "Kokuho," and are active in acting, modeling, and music. They present different concepts each season, weaving stories through song and dance.
### ReLIT
A boy idol group belonging to DD Inc. A 7-member idol group that debuted after undergoing training through the "DD Babies Audition" held in August 2021. In 2025, they completed a tour of all 47 prefectures nationwide. On March 12, 2026, ReLIT released their 7th single "Sokubaku."
## Event Details
*The following content is subject to change due to circumstances. Please be aware in advance.*
### Performers' Choice: "Heisei Summer SONG"
A corner where each performer will look back at their memorable Heisei summer songs with episodes and perform them passionately. From well-known hit songs to hidden Heisei masterpieces, they will sing with all their heart.
### Collaborative Dance with "Heisei Summer SONG"
The performers will collaborate on a Heisei hit song medley dance, choreographed by Papaiya Suzuki & Tomoyuki Yara! This one-day-only special combination is a must-see.
Example songs: Natsumatsuri (Whiteberry), Ikenai Taiyo (ORANGE RANGE), GoGo Summer (KARA), etc.
## Event Overview
*The following content is subject to change due to circumstances. Please be aware in advance.*
### Title
Natsumatsuri Tokumori! ~Heisei Song Shika Katan, 2026~
### Date and Time
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Under the tagline "Heisei Song Shika Katan," this event will feature various plans including live performances and dances. In addition to a corner where each performer will share episodes and perform their favorite Heisei summer songs, there will be a rich stage program including a Heisei hit song dance medley supervised by Papaiya Suzuki & THE YARA, featuring a "one-day-only collaboration" among the performers.
The lineup of performers includes five groups: Tomoyuki Yara (THE YARA), who appeared on TOKYO MX's information variety program "Nichiyo wa Colorful!!!" (broadcast ended), Yuma Nakayama (in charge of the theme song for "Wake Up 7" for June 2026), Riku Hirano, VOKSY DAYS, and ReLIT. The MCs will be the comedy duo Kumamushi, who were nominated for the New Word/Buzzword Award in 2015 (Heisei 27) for "Attakai n dakara." Additional performers are scheduled to be announced soon.
Advance lottery sales for tickets to this event began today at 12:00 PM on each performer's fan club website. Please see the ticket information for details.
With Heisei culture, such as "Tamagotchi," "sticker books," "Heisei dramas," and "Y2K fashion," experiencing a major boom, please look forward to this new summer festival presented by TOKYO MX, "the only Heisei-born TV station in Tokyo," which opened in Heisei 7.
## Performer Profiles
### THE YARA
Artist. In addition to his own dance performances, he also handles direction, choreography, and live production. In 2025, he changed his artist name from "Tomoyuki Yara" to "THE YARA," and debuted with the digital single "Get It On" on March 9 of the same year. On April 23, 2026, THE YARA released his 2nd mini-album "THE YARA Echoes S1de:B."
### Yuma Nakayama
Actor and artist. Since his acting debut in the TV drama "Battery" in 2008, he has appeared in numerous dramas, films, and stage productions. On May 20, 2026, he will digitally release four songs, including the new song "SPARK" and "ReTRY," which was first performed in 2025, along with a mini jewel keyholder. "SPARK" will be the theme song for TOKYO MX's morning information program "Wake Up 7" for June.
### Riku Hirano
Artist and CEO of apparel brand "RKS RICKY." In May 2021, he released his 1st single "Kimi shika Mienakute." He has since actively released music, and made his CD debut with his 1st single "Doubt it" on December 20, 2023. Beyond music, his talent as an actor has also blossomed, and he has appeared in numerous TV dramas and films.
### VOKSY DAYS
Debuted in February 2026 as the first artist in a new project by Stardust Promotion. The group consists of 8 members with an average age of 16.4, including Keitatsu Koshimaya, who also appeared in the movie "Kokuho," and are active in acting, modeling, and music. They present different concepts each season, weaving stories through song and dance.
### ReLIT
A boy idol group belonging to DD Inc. A 7-member idol group that debuted after undergoing training through the "DD Babies Audition" held in August 2021. In 2025, they completed a tour of all 47 prefectures nationwide. On March 12, 2026, ReLIT released their 7th single "Sokubaku."
## Event Details
*The following content is subject to change due to circumstances. Please be aware in advance.*
### Performers' Choice: "Heisei Summer SONG"
A corner where each performer will look back at their memorable Heisei summer songs with episodes and perform them passionately. From well-known hit songs to hidden Heisei masterpieces, they will sing with all their heart.
### Collaborative Dance with "Heisei Summer SONG"
The performers will collaborate on a Heisei hit song medley dance, choreographed by Papaiya Suzuki & Tomoyuki Yara! This one-day-only special combination is a must-see.
Example songs: Natsumatsuri (Whiteberry), Ikenai Taiyo (ORANGE RANGE), GoGo Summer (KARA), etc.
## Event Overview
*The following content is subject to change due to circumstances. Please be aware in advance.*
### Title
Natsumatsuri Tokumori! ~Heisei Song Shika Katan, 2026~
### Date and Time
Sunday, July 5, 2026