Jan 7, 2027 (estimated, based on annual schedule)Est. from last year
Joboku Park Baseball Field
Itabashi, TokyoKanto
Annual New Year event offering free rice porridge to the first 1,000 visitors
Itabashi Ward holds the "New Year Nanakusa Porridge Gathering" every January 7 at the baseball field in ward-run Joboku Park. Co-hosted with the local "Itabashi Fureai Nouenkai" farmers' group, free nanakusa rice porridge is offered to the first 1,000 visitors, alongside a sale of locally grown vegetables and a display of mayudama decorations. The official site confirms it was held January 7 (Wed), 2026 as the "FY2025 New Year Nanakusa Porridge Gathering," continuing a long-running annual tradition. Held rain or (light) shine; no advance registration needed.
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