Compared to the massive Super Yosakoi festival in Omotesando, western Tokyo suburb Chofu’s Yosakoi celebration may be smaller in scale but it’s no less energetic. Bringing together 12 local yosakoi teams and more than a dozen dance troupes from a variety of genres, the Chofu Saisaisai (formerly known as the Chofu Yosakoi Festival) will have stage performances across various locations around Chofu City Hall and the adjacent Chofu City Cultural Hall Tazukuri.
Reborn as an inclusive, community-led festival, it brings together people of different ages, nationalities and abilities, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the performances and join the parade, which takes place near Cultural Hall Tazukuri at 11.21am and 1.15pm. On-site reservations are required to take part in this free event, where you can show off your choreography and dancing skills with a tenugui towel.