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The 26th Okayama Momotaro Festival Will Feature the “31st Uraja” and the “Family Festa”

The “Okayama Momotaro Festival: Uraja,” a summer tradition in Okayama, will be held again this year ！

"Uraja" is one of the largest festivals in the prefecture, based on the legend of Ura （ Ura ） passed down in Okayama.

Dancers dressed as Onra ＝ demons, clad in magnificent costumes, will perform a variety of dance routines. At the finale on the 23rd, a “group dance” is held where anyone—dancers ・ and audience members alike—can join in. Additionally, the “Family Festa,” an event for parents and children to enjoy together, will be held simultaneously.

Event Details: Uraja
Date and Time

August 22 （ Sat ） 10:00 a.m. 9:00 PM （ Varies by venue ）

August 23 （ Sun ） 10:00 AM ～ 8:30 p.m. （ Varies by venue ）

Venues

Okayama Art Creation Theater Harenowa Grand Theater, Shimoishi Park, Shimoda-cho Park, Aeon Mall Okayama 1st Floor Mirai Square, Sanyo Shimbun San-ta Plaza, Mori no Machi Grace, Hare-machi Street （ 22nd only ）, Omotecho Shopping Street （ 22nd only ）, City Hall Street （ 23rd only ）

Participation Fee

Free

This year’s theme is “Shine （ Radiance ） .” We hope that not only the dancers, but also the audience, volunteers, and everyone participating in the festival will shine brightly and become a light that illuminates the city of Okayama. This theme embodies that passionate desire. For details, please visit the Uraja official website ！

Main Events

・ Performances at Each Venue: 22nd （ Sat ） ・ 23rd （ Sun ）

・ Hare-machi Parade 22nd （ Sat ）

・ Omote-machi Parade 22nd （ Sat ）

・ City Hall Street Parade on the 23rd （ Sun ）

・ Grand Dance on the 23rd （ Sun

Event Details: Family Festa
Date and Time

August 22 （ Sat ） 11:00 a.m. ～ 5:30 p.m.

August 23 （ Sun ） 10:30 a.m. ～ 5:30 p.m.

Venue

Sanyo Shimbun San-ta Plaza

Admission Fee

Free （ Some merchandise is for sale ）

Main Attractions

・ Ultraman Theo Show 22 （ Sat ）

・ Shimajiro Special Dance Show 23 （ Sun ）

・ Shimajiro’s “Wa-o” ！ Original Merchandise Sale ・ Hands-On Booth 22nd （ Sat 6a> ・ 23rd （ Sun ）

Please visit the Family Festa official website for details.

Traffic Restrictions
Due to the Uraja event, traffic restrictions will be in effect as follows.

① Hare-machi Street

・ Date and Time ： August 22 Saturday ） 12:30 PM ～ 7:00 PM

・ Area ： Shimoishii 1-chome from the intersection to just before Nishikawa Ryokudo Park （ approx. 250 m ）

② City Hall Street
・ Date and Time ： August 23 （ ） 1:15 p.m. ～ 9:30 p.m. 6a>
・ Area ： From the Saiwaicho Intersection to the Oku Intersection （ Approx. 550 m ）
An event will also be held at Okayama Castle ！

August 22 （ Sat ） 4:00 PM ～ 9:00 p.m., we’ll host “Uraja Shirouchi Night,” a related event where you can enjoy a mini group dance, local cuisine, and more.

Whether you’re new to Uraja or coming with your family, you can easily try out the Uraja Ondo mini group dance and Bon Odori with instruction provided.

Please come and join us for a night that everyone can enjoy, featuring culinary delights unique to Uraja and festival booths! ！