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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Join fans in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture for the Love Live! Sunshine!! 5th Numazu Local Love Festival, an extraordinary live celebration bringing the beloved multimedia franchise directly to its real-world hometown.
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- The Story: Love Live! Sunshine!! and the Legacy of Numazu
- Why Experience Numazu Local Love Festival Live in Japan
- Numazu Local Love Festival 2027 Dates, Venues, and Tickets
- Why Book Numazu Local Love Festival Tickets Through Jasumo
- How It Works
- Frequently Asked Questions: Numazu Local Love Festival
- Venue & Access
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The Story: Love Live! Sunshine!! and the Legacy of Numazu
Since it came out in 2015 Love Live! Sunshine!! has become a hit. It is the main part of the Love Live! school idol project. The story is about a group called Aqours. They are school students who want to save their school. They do this by taking part in the idol competition in the country. The franchise includes anime shows, movies and music that sells a lot.. The project is also very connected to a real place called Numazu. It is a city by the sea, in Shizuoka Prefecture. The city looks over Suruga Bay. Has a view of Mount Fuji.
The Numazu Local Love Festival is like a connection between the franchise and the city of Numazu that inspired its setting. It is not a normal concert at a stadium. The Numazu Local Love Festival has performances, by the voice actors it works with local tourism and it has special stage programmes that are made to honor the people of the city of Numazu. The Numazu Local Love Festival is an unique event that brings everything together.
For Day 1 of the 5th iteration on Saturday, March 20, 2027, featured Aqours cast members include:
- Anju Inami (voicing Chika Takami, the high-spirited leader of Aqours)
- Arisa Komiya (voicing Dia Kurosawa, the refined student council president)
- Ai Furihata (voicing Ruby Kurosawa, the timid yet passionate younger sister)
The event gathers fans from, over the world and people who live in the area to enjoy the music, the characters and the real places that became famous because of the series.
Why Experience Numazu Local Love Festival Live in Japan
Attending a Love Live! event in Numazu provides a unique pilgrimage experience that standard venue tours in Tokyo or Osaka cannot replicate. Visiting the actual coastal town featured in the animation allows fans to explore the local streets, shops, and harbors during the day before attending the show at Kiramesse Numazu in the afternoon. The atmosphere at local festival gatherings is exceptionally warm, filled with unified call-and-response chants, vibrant penlight displays, and a shared passion among attendees who have travelled from across the globe to the franchise’s home ground.
Numazu Local Love Festival 2027 Dates, Venues, and Tickets
[Saturday, 20 March 2027] – Kiramesse Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture (Doors open 13:00 / Start 14:00)
| Ticket Category | Available Seats (JPY) | Available Seats (USD, ref.) |
| Reserved Seat / Official Tier | ¥11,000 – ¥22,000 | $75 – $150 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirme at the time of enquiry.
Ticketing Conditions & Lottery Details:
- Japanese Ticket Lottery: This event utilizes an advance lottery system (Chousen) for ticket allocation. Applications for the fastest advance lottery open on 24 July 2026 and close on 13 September 2026.
- Facial Recognition System: Entry requires pre-registered digital photo identification. Overseas guests must pass facial identification or present valid government-issued photo identification (such as a passport) at the turnstile.
- Accompanying Person Registration: Multi-ticket applications require pre-registration of all accompanying guests’ personal details prior to purchase. Names cannot be change after confirmation.
Call to Action #1
To make sure you get the date you want and to handle the Japanese lottery and ID checks get ready, with the name of the event the day its happening, where its taking place and how many people are coming. Then send your request using our contact form away.
Why Book Numazu Local Love Festival Tickets Through Jasumo
- Access to Complex Japanese Ticketing: High-demand events in Japan rely on Japanese-language ticketing platforms, domestic phone verification, and intricate advance lotteries. Jasumo bypasses these hurdles through our broad network of sources, including event organizers, official platforms, and verified secondary markets.
- Bilingual Communication & Identification Handling: Strict venue policies—such as facial recognition pre-registration and accompanying guest rules—can cause foreign orders to be rejecte. We manage all Japanese-language communications, complete precise registration procedures on your behalf, and keep you informed in English throughout.
- Seamless Payment & Guaranteed Delivery: International credit cards are frequently decline by Japanese ticketers. Jasumo processes payments securely through established domestic channels. Every ticket is thoroughly authenticate before being delivere directly to your hotel or Airbnb accommodation in Japan via domestic courier. A transparent service fee applies for this end-to-end concierge handling, which is detaile during initial consultation.
How It Works
- Submit Your Request: Contact us with the event name, date, venue, and total number of tickets needed.
- Verification & Pricing: Our team confirms availability, verifies venue entry conditions, and provides a clear price quote.
- Payment & Application: Once approved, you complete payment while Jasumo submits the lottery entry or secures the reservation.
- Authentication & Delivery: We verify the tickets upon issuance, coordinate required facial or guest registrations, and deliver your physical or digital access passes directly to your accommodation in Japan.
Call to Action #2
You should not let the Japanese ticketing systems stop you from going to Numazu for this celebration of the franchise. If you want to go you can get in touch with Jasumo today and tell them when the event is, where it is and how many people are coming with you so they can start getting the tickets for you.
Frequently Asked Questions: Numazu Local Love Festival
Because Kiramesse Numazu requires photo verification for this event, Jasumo guides you through uploading the correct identification photos and matching guest registration details prior to the ticket deadline, ensuring seamless venue entry alongside your official passport.
Due to the venue’s limited capacity and the high demand among both domestic and international fans, primary lottery allocations routinely sell out completely during the pre-sale phases months before the event date.
Kiramesse Numazu is part of the Plaza Verde complex, located directly adjacent to the North Exit of JR Numazu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, accessible via the JR Tokaido Main Line or Gotemba Line.
An order is made up of the face-value ticket price, the cost of the platforms used to purchase the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event and order requirement is different, please contact us directly to receive a comprehensive quote for your specific booking.
Official local festivals are typically announced several months in advance in conjunction with franchise anniversaries or seasonal city promotions. Contact Jasumo to join our alert list for future Shizuoka updates.
Venue & Access
Kiramesse Numazu (Plaza Verde)
- Nearest Station: JR Numazu Station (North Exit), approximately a 3-minute walk.
- Nearby Landmark: Located directly within the Plaza Verde convention complex, near the Numazu Station North Exit rotary.
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