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Events in Hanyu in October 2027
Festivals, workshops, exhibitions and other events in Hanyu in October, in date order. You can also browse them on the map and calendar.
Events in October 2027 (2 events)
- 2026Sun, Nov 1+3 more dates
Saitama Football Association League
An official league tournament hosted by the Saitama Football Association. Participating teams demonstrate their regular training through exciting matches on the field.
- early October (usually)
Hanyu Yosakoi Festival
At this event, numerous dance teams stage passionate Yosakoi performances. Featuring a variety of additional dance genres, the entire street is filled with energy and excitement.
Events held in October 2026 (for reference, 33 events)
Many events are held around the same time every year, so use these to plan ahead. Check the official websites for this year's dates.
- 2026Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4+4 more dates
Caricature Shop Hoshinoko at AEON Mall Hanyu
An event featuring caricature artists from Hoshinoko Production. Visitors can have a wonderful portrait drawn with a focus on smiles, making it a great stop for creating memories with family and friends while shopping.
- 2026Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4+5 more dates
Saitama Aquarium Fish Foot Bath
This event offers a fish therapy experience at Saitama Aquarium. Garra rufa, a species of carp, nibble away old dead skin cells on your feet, leaving your skin clean and smooth. Enjoy the pleasant tingling sensation from the fish and aim for smooth feet.
- 2026Sat, Oct 3+5 more dates
Aquarium Exploration Tour with Keepers
An exploration tour where you can view the aquarium's backyard, usually closed to the public. You can hear explanations about the rearing facilities and daily work directly from the keepers, offering an in-depth look behind the scenes of the aquarium.
- 2026Sun, Sep 6+4 more dates
Zookeeper Talk: Holiday School
Aquarium staff from Saitama Aquarium give an easy-to-understand talk about familiar creatures such as fish, turtles, and crayfish, as well as the natural environment. No advance booking is required; anyone can drop in to learn about the ecology and secrets of living creatures.
- 2026Sun, Oct 4
Onihei Edo-dokoro Street Performance: Japanese Taiko Drums
A Japanese taiko drumming performance by a semi-professional team based in Misato City that has drawn attention both domestically and abroad. Enjoy the powerful rhythms of the drums in a setting filled with Edo atmosphere.
- 2026Sun, Oct 4+1 more date
Softball Association Saitama Prefectural Assembly Cup
Exciting softball matches hosted by the Softball Association will be held for the Saitama Prefectural Assembly Cup. You can cheer on the players up close as they give their all on the field.
- 2026Sun, Oct 4+5 more dates
Sturgeon Feeding Commentary
Zookeepers feed the sturgeon while explaining their unique ecology and characteristics compared to other fish. An event to learn about the wonders of living creatures while watching the impressive feeding scene.
- 2026Wed, Oct 7
President Ishida's 'My Recommendations' Dream Concert
A concert featuring a splendid stage recommended by President Ishida of Yume Group. Enjoy a fulfilling time filled with music and performances held in the Large Hall.
- 2026Sat, Oct 10
Hanyu High School (Part-time) School Festival (Magatama Festival)
A school festival held by the part-time course of Hanyu High School. Enjoy various projects, exhibitions, and presentations prepared creatively by the students.
- 2026Sun, Oct 11
Aojima Market at Sukage Hachiman Shrine
The "Aojima Market" will be held at Sukage Hachiman Shrine. Feel free to stop by and experience this event in a traditional local setting.
- 2026Sun, Oct 11
Public Performance of Kuzaki Lion Dance
The traditional "Kuzaki Lion Dance," designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Hanyu City, will be open to the public during the local festival. This is a rare opportunity to watch different dances performed at different times.
- 2026Sun, Oct 11
Flea Market & Saitaman Hero Show
A lively holiday event held at Kiyasse Hanyu. Enjoy a flea market offering a variety of goods and an action-packed performance by the local hero, Saitaman.
- 2026Sun, Oct 11
Kiyasse Hanyu Flea Market and Play with Saitaman
A flea market will be held at Kiyasse Hanyu. There are also activities to play with the local hero Saitaman, making it an enjoyable event for families.
- 2026Mon, Oct 12
Onihei Edodokoro Street Performance: Kamikiri Paper Cutting
A traditional kamikiri paper-cutting performance where works of art are created in moments using paper and scissors. The performance features witty banter and skillful techniques, along with portrait gifts linked to a lottery.
- 2026Sat, Oct 17
Eimei Alumni Wind Orchestra 2nd Regular Concert
The 2nd regular concert by the Eimei High School Alumni Wind Orchestra. Experience a well-coordinated, powerful ensemble echoing through the Main Hall alongside a diverse variety of wind orchestra sounds.
- 2026Sat, Oct 17
Kiyasse Hanyu Flower Craft Workshop
A flower craft workshop held at Kiyasse Hanyu. Potted seedlings will also be on sale at the venue, making it an enjoyable hands-on event for flower and craft lovers.
- 2026Sat, Oct 17
Blue Sky Yoga in Hanyu Suigo Park
A morning yoga session where you can breathe deeply and refresh under the open sky while feeling the brisk autumn breeze. Beginners can easily participate and enjoy moving their bodies comfortably in a lush, open outdoor setting.
- 2026Sun, Oct 18
Sadao Watanabe Quartet 2026
A 75th-anniversary tour concert by world-renowned saxophonist Sadao Watanabe and his quartet. Experience a live performance of mature, passionate, and high-quality jazz on the stage of the Main Hall.
- 2026Sun, Oct 18
Hanyu Sports and Recreation Festival
A hands-on event featuring a talk show by Aya Sameshima, a former member of the Japan Women's National Football Team, alongside various sports experience booths. Adults and children alike can easily enjoy stamp rallies and food trucks.
- 2026Sun, Oct 18
Onihei Edodokoro Street Performance: Higashiyamato Ohayashi
Performances of Ninba-bayashi and festival music (matsuri-bayashi) by a local preservation society from Hanyu City. A major highlight is the lively Noh-mask Kagura dance featuring fox, Okame, and Hyottoko characters.
- 2026Sat, Oct 24
Library Movie Screening: Survival from Abnormal Weather
A movie screening event held at Hanyu City Library. The popular animated film "Science Manga Survival: Survival from Abnormal Weather" will be shown on the screen, offering content that children and adults alike can enjoy.
- 2026Sat, Oct 24
Human Festival Kitasaitama 2026
An event to learn about human rights in a fun way. Featuring lectures, poster displays, stage performances, a mobile petting zoo, and food trucks, a diverse range of programs are lined up, allowing anyone to casually participate and deepen connections.
- 2026Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25
Maracas Balloon Workshop
A hands-on workshop where participants fill durable transparent balloons with sparkling items, draw on them, and decorate them with stickers. Enjoy creating original maracas balloons, including extra-large sizes and Halloween designs.
- 2026Sun, Oct 25
The 29th Hanyu City Brass Band Festival
- 2026Sun, Oct 25
Kiyasse Hanyu Park Festival
An event held at Kiyasse Hanyu. Packed with family-friendly programs, including live music performances by the Otodoke Band, festival fair games for children, and sales of local specialty honey.
- 2026Sun, Oct 25
Onihei Edodokoro Street Performance: Sword Fight
A powerful sword fighting performance capturing the world of Onihei Hankacho. Watch thrilling staged sword battles up close between bandits and the constables serving under Heizo Hasegawa.
- 2026Mon, Oct 26
Tekobayashi Community Center Parent-Child Baby Training Yoga
A parent-child yoga class for children aged 0 to around 3 and their guardians. Enjoy physical exercise and bonding while supporting postpartum pelvic adjustment for mothers as well as brain training and growth support for children.
- 2026Fri, Oct 30
Yurika Mine Piano and Vocal Live Performance
A live piano and vocal performance by Yurika Mine will be held at the West Court in front of Joshin in Aeon Mall Hanyu. Visitors can easily enjoy live music featuring pleasant singing and piano accompaniment inside the mall.
- 2026Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Horror Party
A Halloween party where spooky zombies appear inside the mall. Visitors can attend wearing their favorite costumes, and commemorative photo sessions with the zombies will be held after each session.
- 2026Sat, Oct 31
Hanyu Practical High School Cultural Festival (Hajitsusai)
In addition to projects organized by classes, cultural clubs, and the agriculture club, the festival features the popular annual sale of flowers, agricultural products, and Hajitsu miso. It is an energetic school festival filled with the unique charm of a vocational high school.
- early October (usually)
Hanyu Yosakoi Festival
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Mon, Jan 11, 2027
Special Exhibition: Gold Fish Science
This special exhibition focuses on the genetics, colors, and morphological variations of goldfish, unraveling the secrets of their beauty from a scientific perspective. Visitors can enjoy learning about the relationship between goldfish and humans through various angles, including research on their relaxing effects on people.
- 2026Tue, Oct 20 – Wed, Nov 4+5 more dates
Tomita Residence Hanare Panel Touring Exhibition
A panel exhibition introducing the charms of the Japanese-style architecture "Tomita Residence Hanare," registered as a national Tangible Cultural Property. The exhibition will tour public facilities in the city, such as Roadside Station Hanyu and Ciasse Hanyu.