Noda Summer Festival Odori Tanabata

The Noda Summer Festival Odori Tanabata is a long-running festival in Noda, Chiba, famous for soy-sauce brewing, reaching its 72nd edition on August 22-23, 2026. Traditional colorful bamboo decorations brighten the streets, while a lively dance parade and a children's dance parade enliven the route. With many food stalls and residents and visitors dancing together, it is characterized by the fusion of Tanabata decorations and dance, making it a vibrant festival unique to Noda that has long been cherished.