Discover Fukushima Hamadori 2026 Held at Senso-ji for the First Time

"Discover Fukushima Hamadori 2026," an event showcasing the "now" of the 12 municipalities of Fukushima's Hamadori region, will be held on two days, Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the plaza west of the main hall of Senso-ji. This is the first time the event is being held at Senso-ji.

Marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the event introduces the recovering Hamadori region through panels and videos, with a total of 16 booths under three themes: "Eat," "Buy," and "Experience."

Eat

• Assorted grilled seafood (Agura-ya)
• Deep-fried mehikari (Joban-ya)
• Hama no Karaage fried chicken and Kawamata Shamo chicken menchi-katsu (Tamageta-ya)
• Namie yakisoba (Men no Asahiya)
• Fukushima beef skewers and more (Torejion Fukushima Store)

An eating area will also be available at the venue.

Buy

Craft sake (haccoba), craft beer (Hop Japan), "Iwaki Kotobuki" from Suzuki Shuzoten, Obori Soma ware with a history of about 300 years, and more will be on sale. A limited-quantity sale of Fukushima-grown "pears" will also be held.

Experience

• Obori Soma ware painting experience (fee required): make an original chopstick rest
• Soma Nomaoi VR video experience (free)
• Introduction to the Fukushima Hamadori Cycle Route

An opening ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 on the first day, Saturday, September 26.

Event Details

• Dates and times: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00–17:00
• Venue: Plaza west of the Senso-ji main hall (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
• Admission: Free (some experience programs require a fee)
• Organizer: Fukushima Soso Reconstruction Promotion Organization (public interest incorporated association)
• Held rain or shine (may be canceled or modified in case of severe weather)

Products will end once sold out, so if there is something you want, we recommend arriving early.