Iwate Prefecture will hold "Iwate Oshi Festa," an event where visitors can experience the diverse tourism, food, culture, and lifestyle attractions of Iwate, on July 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun). A special website is scheduled to be released on June 29 (Mon) at 12:00 PM. Please search for "Iwate Oshi Festa." ●Details - Stage events will be held to showcase Iwate's traditional performing arts and culture, such as Sansa Odori dance, Nakisumo (crying baby sumo) competition, and Toramai (tiger dance). - Food trucks (Pyon Pyon Sha, Fisherman's Kitchen Car Hinodean Yaei) will be present, offering Morioka Reimen noodles and fresh seafood from Sanriku. There will also be corners for adults to enjoy, such as craft beer sales and sake tasting. - In addition, sales of Iwate prefectural products and PR for tourism information will be conducted. - Iwate's support Pokemon, "Geodude," will also be making an appearance. ●Background of the Event Iwate Prefecture, celebrating its 150th anniversary, is holding this event as part of its 150th anniversary commemorative projects. The event aims to convey gratitude for the 15 years of reconstruction efforts in Sanriku and the support received from both domestic and international sources, as well as to promote the diverse attractions of Iwate's tourism, food, culture, and lifestyle. ●Program A detailed schedule will be released on the special website (scheduled to be released on June 29 (Mon) at 12:00 PM, search for "Iwate Oshi Festa"). ●Event Overview Event Name: Iwate Oshi Festa Dates: Reiwa 8 (2026) July 11 (Sat) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Reiwa 8 (2026) July 12 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Venue: Roppongi Hills Arena Access: 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 4-minute walk from Exit 3, Roppongi Station, Toei Oedo Line 5-minute walk from Exit 7, Azabu-Juban Station, Toei Oedo Line 8-minute walk from Exit 4, Azabu-Juban Station, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line 10-minute walk from Exit 5, Nogizaka Station, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Application Method: No application