"Taiwan Matsuri in KUMAMOTO 2026 - Tainan Lantern Festival -" to be Held!

In the spring of 2026, the "Taiwan Matsuri in KUMAMOTO 2026 - Tainan Lantern Festival -" will be held at Hanabatake Square in the heart of Kumamoto.

"Taiwan Matsuri" is an event that aims to be a bridge for exchange between Taiwan and Japan by allowing visitors to experience Taiwan through night market gourmet food from various regions of Taiwan, under the theme of "365 days of Taiwanese night markets in Japan." This year marks its 10th anniversary since its first holding in 2016.

This year's Taiwan Matsuri will collaborate with Tainan City, an ancient city in southern Taiwan. Throughout the year, we will deliver the food, culture, and warm charm of Tainan.

Colorful and fantastical lanterns will line the venue, creating a lively spring atmosphere during the day and an extraordinary moment enveloped in gentle light at night. You can enjoy an experience as if you are traveling in Tainan while being in Kumamoto.

At the venue, in addition to popular exquisite Taiwanese gourmet foods such as "Da-ji-pai" and "Xiaolongbao," Tainan-specific gourmet foods such as "Tainan Danzai Noodles" and "Tainan Danzai Dry Noodles" will appear. Local chefs will showcase their skills, reproducing authentic flavors and promoting the rich food culture of Tainan through Taiwanese gourmet food.

At night, colorful and fantastical Tainan lanterns will illuminate the seating area, creating a vibrant and extraordinary Taiwanese atmosphere. You can enjoy the night of Tainan, which shows a different face from the daytime, in Japan, in a space that feels exotic and nostalgic.

Furthermore, Tainan is known as one of Taiwan's leading fruit producing regions. Fruits grown in a land blessed with a warm climate, long hours of sunshine, and a good balance of rain and sun are characterized by their strong sweetness and rich aroma.

At Taiwan Matsuri, we will deliver the charm of Tainan's unique fruits in various forms.

17 days where you can feel like you're traveling in Taiwan while in Kumamoto. Please enjoy a special spring Taiwanese experience where you can fully experience the charm of Tainan.

【Taiwan Matsuri in KUMAMOTO 2026 - Tainan Lantern Festival -】

Event Period: April 24 (Fri) - May 10 (Sun), 2026 *Held in case of rain / Canceled in case of stormy weather

Business Hours: 11:30 - 21:30 (Last order 21:00)

Only April 24 (Fri) 16:00 - 21:30 (Last order 21:00)

Admission Fee: Free

Location: Hanabatake Square (7-7 Hanabatake-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture)

Organizer: Kyushu Sanko Landmark Co., Ltd.

Co-organizer: Taiwan Matsuri Executive Committee

Cooperation: Tainan City, Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau, Fucheng Puji Lantern Festival

Official Website: https://taiwan-matsuri.com/202604-kumamoto/

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Inquiries regarding this release

Taiwan Matsuri Executive Committee Secretariat

MAIL: info@taiwan-matsuri.com

TEL: 050-1807-6310 (Reception hours: Weekdays 9:30 - 17:00)