SHONIN PARK, a multifunctional resort facility in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture operated by TKP Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takaki Kono; hereinafter 'TKP'), will host the 'SHONIN PARK 1st Anniversary Fes! ~With Gratitude for Our First Year, Toward Becoming an Even More Beloved Place~' from July 1 to July 31, 2026, to commemorate its first anniversary since opening.
Since its opening in July 2025, SHONIN PARK has been supported by many customers and local residents, and now celebrates its first anniversary. To express gratitude for their continued support, the resort will host the 'SHONIN PARK 1st Anniversary Fes! ~With Gratitude for Our First Year, Toward Becoming an Even More Beloved Place~' for the entire month from July 1 to July 31.
From July 18 to 20, the main event days, the final selection of the 'SHONIN PARK Tourism Ambassador Contest' and live performances will be held. Additionally, participatory activities such as a traditional festival (enburi), handheld fireworks event, and water play events will be available for families and friends to enjoy together. Throughout the month from July 1 to 31, a beer garden and fun lottery events will be held, along with limited-time sales of original sweets by a pastry chef who won a gold prize at the '2025 JAPAN CAKE SHOW TOKYO,' all to celebrate the first anniversary.
Through SHONIN PARK, TKP will continue to promote initiatives that contribute to regional revitalization by deepening connections with customers and local communities, while introducing new charms and ways to enjoy Beppu, aiming to become a place that is even more beloved.
Event Details: https://www.shoninpark.jp/news/p1782/
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SHONIN PARK Tourism Ambassador 2026 Contest
The final selection event for the 'SHONIN PARK Tourism Ambassador 2026' will be held to select an ambassador who will promote the charms of SHONIN PARK and Beppu. Five finalists who passed the preliminary screening will compete in the final round, from which the 'SHONIN PARK Tourism Ambassador 2026' will be selected and appointed. The ambassador will promote the appeal of SHONIN PARK and Beppu through event appearances and social media.
Date and Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat) 16:00–17:00
Venue: Special Stage
Live Performances
As a main event, stage performances will be held over three days. Local artists and performers will gather to deliver diverse performances including singing, dancing, and live music. Approximately 30 acts are scheduled to perform during the event period.
[Rino Araki]
Three-time consecutive silver prize winner at the Children's Song Contest, First Place in the High School Vocal Division at the Takahashi Rentaro Memorial Competition.
Performed at the Takahashi Rentaro Inland Memorial Ceremony and sang the national anthem at the Kyushu round of Super Formula 2026 (motor racing).
Aims to become a musical actress and actively participates in events, corporate CMs, and stage performances both within and outside the prefecture.
[Liala]
A first-year middle school student born in Oita City.
Loved singing and performing since childhood, inspired by her older sister to pursue a singing career.
Won the Family Division Silver Prize at the 36th Children's Song Contest and First Place in the Vocal Division at the 41st Takahashi Rentaro Memorial Competition. Scheduled to appear in the opening event of the 28th Oita Prefectural Art and Culture Festival, Kids Theatre PROJECT 2026 'Searching for My Earth (Elda) ~Peter's Adventure,' expanding her activities through music and stage performances.
[Chit Chat]
An idol group that debuted on September 16, 2025.
Known for their diverse sound that transcends genres from dance numbers to rock, and stage performances incorporating acrobatics and rap.
Actively performing mainly in Fukuoka, with their 1st anniversary live concert scheduled for October 2026.
[IXAØN]
Six candidates selected nationwide through a terrestrial TV program-linked audition held in July 2024 began activities as trainees. After solo live performances, the group IXAØN was formed.
Characterized by a multilingual style blending J-POP and K-POP.
Aiming 'from Fukuoka to Japan, and then to the world,' the group is preparing for a Zepp solo live concert scheduled for December 2026.
◇ Live Performance Schedule
Festival Booths (Enburi)
Traditional summer festival games including goldfish scooping, shooting gallery, ring toss, stencil coloring, and toy fishing will be available. Enjoy an immersive festival experience.
Dates: July 18 (Sat) – July 20 (Mon, Holiday), 11:00–17:00
Location: Special Booths
Activities: Goldfish scooping, shooting gallery, ring toss, stencil coloring, toy fishing (subject to change)
Handheld Fireworks Event
A participatory event where visitors can enjoy summer fireworks, a seasonal tradition. Create summer memories with family and friends.
Dates: July 18 (Sat) – July 20 (Mon, Holiday), 19:00–21:00
Location: Special Booths
Water Play Event
A water play event to beat the summer heat. Enjoy a cool and refreshing time with the 'Water Shooting Game,' where participants aim water guns at each other's targets.
Date: July 20 (Mon, Holiday), 14:00–16:00
Location: Main Lawn Area
Original Sweets by Pastry Chef Shunsuke Yoshimoto
A limited-time sweets project supervised by Shunsuke Yoshimoto, a TKP-affiliated pastry chef who won the Gold Prize in the Grand Gâteau category at the '2025 JAPAN CAKE SHOW TOKYO.'
At Grill Takka, a limited-edition sweet inspired by his award-winning creation will be served, offering the fresh, just-made flavor on-site. Additionally, SHONIN PARK SHOP will sell Yoshimoto's original pound cake and cookie tins in limited quantities.
〇 Grill Takka
Dates: July 18 (Sat) – July 20 (Mon, Holiday)
Content: One type of limited-edition sweet
※ Limited to 30 servings per day
〇 SHONIN PARK SHOP / SHONIN PARK CAFE
First Release
Sales Period: July 1 (Wed) – July 14 (Tue), 2026
Content: Original pound cake
Second Release
Sales Period: July 15 (Wed) – July 31 (Fri), 2026
Content: Original cookie tin
Shunsuke Yoshimoto
[Awards]
● 2015
Fukuoka Prefecture Western Confectionery Technical Competition
Grand Gâteau Division: Excellence Award
● 2017
Fukuoka Prefecture Western Confectionery Technical Competition
Grand Gâteau Division: Excellence Award
● 2025
Chiba Prefecture Western Confectionery Creation Competition
Grand Gâteau Division: Gold Prize
Chiba Prefecture Western Confectionery Creation Competition
Grand Gâteau Division: Sogo Store Manager's Award
2025 JAPAN CAKE SHOW TOKYO
Grand Gâteau Division: Gold Prize
Beer Garden
An open-air beer garden will be held, offering a festive summer atmosphere. In addition to draft beer and various drinks, festival-style street food such as grilled offal, yakisoba, takoyaki, yakitori, grilled corn, and grilled squid will be available. Enjoy with family and friends
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- Source: PR TIMES
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