Savor Kumamoto’s Ultimate Ingredients with All Five Senses — A One-Night-Only Fantastical Food Festival Co-Created by the Sky Lantern Project and 'Japan’s Ingredient Koshien'
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On June 27–28, 2026, the 'Japan’s Ingredient Koshien' and the 'Sky Lantern Project' will co-host a unique event at Hanabata Plaza in Kumamoto. This hybrid festival combines daytime tastings of regional ingredients with a nighttime spectacle of 1,000 LED sky lanterns, aiming to revitalize the local economy and enhance regional appeal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the 'Japanese Ingredient Koshien' event?
- A: A participatory food event where regional ingredients from across Japan are tasted with only salt, and visitors vote for the winner.
- Q: What is unique about the Sky Lantern Project?
- A: An environmentally friendly project using LED lanterns to illuminate the night sky and boost regional vitality and nighttime economy.
- Q: When will the Kumamoto event take place?
- A: June 27–28, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00.
- Q: Is there an admission fee?
- A: Entry is free and no reservation is required. Food and merchandise cost extra.
- Q: Who is organizing this event?
- A: Organized by Mirai Machi Keikaku Kikou, managed by COMMON Co., Ltd., and operated by Souensha Inc.