Furusato Matsuri Tokyo Online 2021
– Japanese festivals, tastes of hometown –

8 – 11 January 2021

 

“Furusato Matsuri Tokyo” is a colourful event held annually at Tokyo Dome to celebrate New Year with dances of traditional festivals and local dishes from all over Japan.

In 2021, it will be held online for the first time, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Festivals and local gourmet foods from different parts of the Japanese archipelago will be presented by TV personalities on live from Tokyo Dome.

The good thing is, this time around, you can watch the YouTube live streaming from anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your room.

Welcome to the virtual Furusato Matsuri Tokyo.

Highlights of Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2021 Online

◆ Live streaming from Tokyo Dome

Tune into live performance of dances of Japanese traditional festivals, presentation of local gourmet delights, concerts and talks.

It will be broadcast live from the studio specially set up on the ground of Tokyo Dome, one of the major ball parks in Japan.

The live streaming on the official YouTube channel of “Furusato Matsuri Tokyo” will be free.

郡上おどり Gujo odori dance on 9 January

沖縄全島エイサーまつり – Okinawa all islands Eisa matsuri on 10 January

東京高円寺阿波おどり – Tokyo Koenji Awaodori on 10 January

高知よさこい祭り Kochi Yosakoi Matsuri on 11 January

◆ Local Gourmet Fair presented by Furusato Matsuri Tokyo

What if you happen to be already in Tokyo and want to taste local delicacies?

The answer is, you can sample them in a buffet-style setting at Tokyo Dome Hotel, including delicious domburi (rice bowl dishes topped with various ingredients) that won the “National Local Domburi Championship”.

The first championship winners

The second championship winners

Nodoguro-don (Shimane prefecture)