Tachikawa Yoito-matsuri (Community Festival)

Launched in 1989 as a community summer festival, the Tachikawa Yoito-matsuri brings people together in a spirit of connection and hometown pride. Dancers dressed in happi—traditional short festival jackets worn during Japanese celebrations—parade through the streets to the lively beat of taiko drums and flutes. Food stalls line the roads with enticing aromas, while laughter, rhythm, and cheers fill the summer air. Spectators are warmly invited to join the dance, creating a vibrant celebration of unity, energy, and the festive spirit that defines Tachikawa.