Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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October 31, 2026 at 1:08 pm
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October 31, 2026 at 1:08 pm
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The Awa Tanuki Festival Nighttime Session will run across venues in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture on Saturday 31 October 2026. I am excited, about the Awa Tanuki Festival Nighttime Session because this autumn evening event will bring together live music, voice actors, anime song performers and fortune-telling across the city center.
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We understand why you are here
Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were aske for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it Awa Tanuki Festival
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out, through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are supporte in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors and Start |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | Various venues (Aibahama Park, Higashishinmachi, Akita-machi) | Tokushima | Doors 14:00 / Start 16:00 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| Sightseeing Pass Exchange Voucher (Early Bird) | ¥4,000 | ~$27 |
| Sightseeing Pass Exchange Voucher (Regular) | ¥5,000 | ~$34 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been list at.
The final price for your order is confirme after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets are issue as exchange vouchers that must be swapped for official wristbands at designated pickup points in Tokushima City on the day of the event.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
The Awa Tanuki Festival Nighttime Session is a Halloween event that comes from the folklore of Tokushima Prefecture. This place is well know for its stories about tanuki, which’re raccoon dogs in Japanese culture. The festival is different from Halloween events in cities because it turns the whole downtown area of Tokushima into a lively entertainment zone. You can find music, stages for anime songs, talk shows and even traditional ghost stories told in old Japanese-style rooms.
This festival is very important to the people. It mixes traditions with modern Japanese pop culture. The event brings in names from the anime world like Rika Matsumoto, who voiced Ash Ketchum in Pokémon along with famous anime singer Mayumi Gojo and Tokusatsu actor Takeshi Matsubara. In the Akita-machi district there are live music venues. You can hear performances by DJs like SUGAR SOUL. Meet well-known figures such as fortune teller Leon Kinoshita and urban legend speaker Seki Akio.
Tourists, from countries get a rare chance to experience a real Japanese nightlife scene. They can enjoy anime voice actors live indie music and traditional folklore shows all in one amazing evening in Tokushima City.
How you receive your tickets Awa Tanuki Festival
We secure tickets from sources across Japan. Event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners and the verified resale market when an event sells out. Every ticket is checke to be genuine before it reaches you.
How tickets are delivere depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involve. When tickets are physical we send them by courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. When tickets are electronic we manage the process. Guide you through the ticketing application used for the event so that you know exactly what to do on the day. When tickets are collecte in Japan we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the delivery method, for the event when we confirm your order and we support you in English throughout.
Venue and access
The festival takes place across venues in Tokushima City within Tokushima Prefecture.
Aibahama Park & Higashishinmachi Shopping Street
Aibahama Park is the open-air park area by the Shinmachi River used for outdoor events and festivals. It’s a spot with plenty of space for activities and gatherings. Higashishinmachi Shopping Street is a walkway where people can stroll under shelter. During the festival this street features special anime song performances and fortune-telling booths. Both locations are about a 10-minute walk from JR Tokushima Station. They are easy to reach by train served by the JR Kotoku and Tokushima Lines. The area is close to the base station of the Mt. Bizan Ropeway making it convenient for visitors who want to explore more.
Akita-machi & Ryogoku Bridge Live House Circuit
Akita-machi is the heart of nightlife and entertainment in Tokushima City. This district is packed with music venues like HIGH LOUNGE, GRIND HOUSE, ALIVE and SEIDO MART. These places host indie bands and DJs offering shows with crowds, between 100 and 300 people. The circuit centers around the Ryogoku Bridge area along the banks of the Shinmachi River. It’s located just an 8-to-12-minute walk of JR Tokushima Station. The riverfront setting adds to the charm creating a scene during the festival nights.
Frequently Asked Questions Awa Tanuki Festival
The Awa Tanuki Festival Nighttime Session takes place across central Tokushima City, including Aibahama Park, Higashishinmachi Shopping Street, and live venues in Akita-machi.
International visitors can acquire tickets to the Awa Tanuki Festival Nighttime Session through Jasumo, which manages the Japanese ticketing purchase process on your behalf.
Ticket holders swap their exchange vouchers for official festival wristbands at designated pickup counters at Aibahama Park or Ryogokubashi West Park in Tokushima City.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Venues within the Awa Tanuki Festival Nighttime Session operate on a capacity basis, meaning entry may involve waiting or temporary restrictions if a venue reaches its maximum limit.
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