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Looking for a holiday outing with more than shopping? The Moka City Industry Festival (真岡市大産業祭2026) brings local markets, children’s activities and vehicle displays to several venues in Moka, Tochigi, on Monday, November 23, 2026, Japan’s Labor Thanksgiving Day. The supplied poster lists festival hours of 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The main reason to go is the variety: browse local produce, see police and emergency vehicles, and look out for the electric mini SL operated by local high school students. A free festival shuttle will run between the festival areas.
Date, hours and venues
This is a festival spread across several nearby sites, rather than a single market at one entrance. Choose the activities you most want to see, then use the venue guide to decide where to start.
| Date | Monday, November 23, 2026 — Labor Thanksgiving Day |
|---|---|
| Festival hours | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., as shown on the supplied poster. Check the guide for individual activity times. |
| Location | Moka, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Main venues | Moka Citizens’ Park (真岡市民公園) Kubo Auditorium south gravel parking lot and surrounding area (久保講堂南側砂利駐車場および周辺) KOBELCO Moka Ichigo Hall surroundings (KOBELCO真岡いちごホール周辺) Fureai Welfare Plaza parking lot (ふれあい福祉プラザ駐車場) |
| Organizer | Moka City |
| Admission and activity fees | Not specified in the announcement; confirm with the official guide. |
Local food and market stalls
For produce and everyday shopping, head for the Moka District JA Festival (真岡地区JAまつり) at Moka Citizens’ Park. The city announcement promises special-price sales, but does not list individual products or prices.
| What to look for | What is announced |
|---|---|
| Produce and daily necessities | Fresh agricultural products and household goods on sale |
| Rice-scooping challenge | Try to scoop exactly one go of rice using a ladle |
| Puffed rice | A free giveaway; distribution times and quantities are not specified |
| Okegawa specialty products | Products from Okegawa in Saitama, which has a disaster cooperation agreement with Moka |
The Chamber of Commerce Industry Festival (商工会議所の産業祭), centered on the area south of Kubo Auditorium, adds an open-air market with local shops and businesses. It is another stop to consider if browsing stalls is your main reason for visiting.
Mini SL and vehicle displays
Vehicle fans have attractions in more than one area. Police cars, police motorcycles and special Self-Defense Forces vehicles are announced for the Chamber of Commerce festival. Fire vehicles and an ambulance are also planned around the hall.
Around KOBELCO Moka Ichigo Hall, Moka Technical High School (真岡工業高校) students will operate an electric miniature steam-style train, usually called a mini SL in Japan. This area also hosts the children’s festival, environmental exhibition and consumer exhibition.
| Activity | Details in the announcement |
|---|---|
| Electric mini SL | Operated by Moka Technical High School students |
| Rubber-band gun target shooting | Uses rubber-band guns with metal frames |
| Quiz competition | Included among the family activities |
| Bazaar and stalls | Includes a bazaar organized by the children’s association |
| Emergency vehicle displays | Fire vehicles and an ambulance |
Check participation rules before promising a specific ride or game. The supplied information does not establish age limits, reservation requirements or activity fees. It also does not confirm whether visitors can enter any of the displayed vehicles.
If you are comparing this outing with a paid attraction visit, our Asoview campaign guide is a separate planning resource. Check that offer’s dates and eligibility; it is not a booking route for this festival.
Flea market and environmental activities
The Fureai Welfare Plaza parking lot will host an electric vehicle display and eco-driving experience. A food drive and flea market are also included in the festival program.
If you want to contribute to the food drive, check the accepted items and collection arrangements first. Those details are not included in the announcement.
Interested in secondhand shopping beyond the festival? Our Mercari guide covers a separate option for buying and selling used items in Japan.
Shuttle bus and parking
A free festival shuttle bus will circulate between districts. The supplied guide includes a venue map, activity schedules and a bus timetable. Use it to check stops and departures; the announcement does not provide a confirmed service frequency in its text.
The announced parking locations are listed below. Parking hours are 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. according to the supplied guide; this does not extend the festival’s advertised closing time.
| Parking location | Area specified |
|---|---|
| Moka City Hall (真岡市役所) | East parking lot |
| Haga Government Office (芳賀庁舎) | Listed as festival parking |
| Moka City Silver Human Resources Center (真岡市シルバー人材センター) | Listed as festival parking |
| Moka Tokushin General Gymnasium (真岡トクシン総合体育館) | West, south and north parking lots |
| Earth Ichigo Sports Exchange Center (Earthいちごスポーツ交流館) | Listed as festival parking |
| Aoki Shintech Moka Budokan (アオキシンテックもおか武道館) | Listed as festival parking |
| Moka Higashi Elementary School (真岡東小学校) | Listed as festival parking |
| Moka Higashi Junior High School (真岡東中学校) | Listed as festival parking |
| Former Haga Education Office site (旧芳賀教育事務所跡地) | Listed as festival parking |
Street addresses, parking charges and walking times are not provided in the announcement. Check the map and latest official guidance before choosing a parking location.
Keeping the map and timetable handy on your phone may help when moving between sites. For other outings too, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains the power-bank rental service. Availability at festival venues is not confirmed.
Before you go: common questions
- Is the whole festival free?
- The announcement explicitly confirms a free shuttle bus and free puffed-rice distribution. It does not specify general admission or individual activity fees, so do not assume every attraction is free.
- When does the festival finish?
- The supplied poster lists 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Parking is listed separately as available from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Individual activities may have their own schedules; check the guide.
- Do children need reservations for the mini SL?
- The supplied announcement does not state reservation rules, age limits or fares. Confirm the arrangements in the latest official festival information.
- Where can I check changes before leaving?
- Start with the official Moka City announcement and its festival materials. Check activity schedules, shuttle arrangements and any weather-related updates before traveling.
Read Moka City’s official festival announcement
Information basis: Moka City’s October 23, 2026 announcement and the supplied poster and venue guide. Article prepared October 29, 2026.
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