Tokorozawa Sakura Town (ところざわサクラタウン) is the KADOKAWA culture complex in Tokorozawa, Saitama. It is holding its first Hawaii-themed festival on the weekend of November 7–8, 2026. Admission is free, and the festival runs 11:00–17:00 on both days in the outdoor central plaza.
This guide covers what is on, when you need to be at the venue to enter the prize draw, and the conditions that come with the prize.
- Dates are Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00. Entry is free.
- More than 300 hula and Tahitian dancers perform over the two days. Most are local teams, and the performers range from children to adults.
- Food trucks serve Hawaiian dishes, and a market sells clothing, accessories and goods.
- One person each day wins ¥100,000 in ZIPAIR points. You must collect a ticket on the day and be at the venue when the winner is announced at around 15:00.
Event details
| Event | Hawaiian Fes 2026 in Sakura Town (ハワイアンフェス2026 in サクラタウン) |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00–17:00 on both days |
| Weather | Goes ahead in rain. Called off in stormy weather. |
| Venue | Central Plaza, Tokorozawa Sakura Town (ところざわサクラタウン 中央広場) |
| Address | 3-31-3 Higashi-Tokorozawa-Wada, Tokorozawa, Saitama |
| Admission | Free |
| Organizer | Kadokawa Media House Inc. (株式会社角川メディアハウス) |
| Co-organizer | KADOKAWA Corporation |
| Sponsors | SoftBank Sakado, ZIPAIR Tokyo Inc., Palsystem Saitama consumer co-op (生活協同組合パルシステム埼玉) |
| Supported by | Hawaii Tourism Authority (ハワイ州観光局) |
| Official page | Hawaiian Fes 2026 event page |
The press release does not include directions to the venue. Check the Tokorozawa Sakura Town website for access information before you go.
Hula and Tahitian dance stage
The main attraction is a special stage in the middle of the plaza. More than 300 dancers are scheduled to perform hula and Tahitian dance over the two days.
Most of the teams are based in Tokorozawa and the surrounding area. The performers include both children and adults, so styles and age groups vary throughout the day.
The timetable above and the official event page show which team performs at what time. The organizer says that performers and times may change without notice. If you want to see a particular team, check the official page on the morning you go.
Hawaiian food trucks
Food trucks with Hawaiian menus will be parked around the venue. The organizer lists these dishes as examples:
- Steak and garlic shrimp
- Mochiko chicken
- Hawaiian burgers
- Açaí bowls
Not every truck is there on both days. The official page lists which day each truck attends, and the line-up may change without notice. The press release does not give menu prices, so check them at each truck.
Market and workshops
Next to the food area, a market will sell Hawaiian-style clothing, accessories and goods. Some vendors are also running workshops.
Each vendor attends on specific days, which are listed on the official page. As with the food trucks, the line-up may change.
The ¥100,000 ZIPAIR points draw
The festival’s biggest giveaway is a prize draw sponsored by ZIPAIR. One winner each day receives ZIPAIR points worth ¥100,000, which can be used to buy ZIPAIR flights. That makes two winners over the weekend. According to the organizer, the prize equals one Standard-seat round trip for one person on the Honolulu route.
| Prize | ZIPAIR points worth ¥100,000 (one winner per day, two in total) |
|---|---|
| Ticket handout | From 11:30 and from 13:30 each day |
| How tickets are given out | At the venue, first come, first served. Each round ends when its tickets run out. |
| Who can enter | Anyone holding a ticket handed out that day. One entry per person per day. |
| Winner announced | Around 15:00 each day on the central plaza stage |
| Condition to win | You must be at the venue when the winner is announced. If you are not, the prize is void. |
- The prize is points, not a ticket. You use the points to buy a ZIPAIR flight.
- To use the points, you need to join ZIPAIR Point Club.
- The points can only be used for flights departing from Japan, and only for Standard fares in this campaign.
- Travel periods and the number of seats you can book are limited.
- Hotels and any other costs not covered by the points are paid by the winner.
- Points that are not used within the valid period expire.
- You may not pass the prize on to anyone else, and that includes reselling it or listing it at auction.
A round trip may be covered, but you still need to pay for a place to stay. If you are planning a Hawaii trip anyway, our Marriott Bonvoy promotion guide explains how to earn bonus points on hotel stays. For everyday spending in yen, see which credit card to get first in Japan.
How to plan your day
If you want to enter the draw, a few fixed times shape the whole day:
- 11:00 The festival opens. Stage performances, food trucks and the market begin.
- 11:30 First draw-ticket handout. It is first come, first served, so arrive a little early.
- 13:30 Second handout. This is a second chance if you missed the morning round, but each person can still enter only once a day.
- Around 15:00 The winner is announced on the central plaza stage. Be in the plaza by then.
- 17:00 The festival ends.
The press release does not say how many tickets are handed out in each round. Treat the start times as the latest you should arrive, not the earliest.
Tips before you go
- Check the weather plan. Light rain will not stop the festival, but stormy weather will. Before you leave, check the official page or Sakura Town on X. The venue also posts on Instagram.
- Look up the day’s line-up. Stage teams, food trucks and market vendors differ between Saturday and Sunday. The official page lists who appears on which day.
- Keep your phone charged. If you stay until the 15:00 announcement, you will be outdoors for several hours. Our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains how to rent power banks at no extra cost.
- Make a weekend of it. For other discounted family outings, see the Asoview campaign. For another autumn event with a festival feel, read our Musashino Art University Festival guide.
About Tokorozawa Sakura Town
KADOKAWA opened Tokorozawa Sakura Town in November 2020. It is a large culture complex in Tokorozawa, Saitama, and serves as one of Japan’s biggest bases for pop culture.
The complex is the hub of the COOL JAPAN FOREST initiative, which KADOKAWA runs with Tokorozawa City. It is also a base for the Saitama Culture Tourism Republic, a partnership between KADOKAWA, Saitama Prefecture and Tokorozawa City. Hawaiian Fes is the first Hawaii-themed event held at the venue.
FAQ
- Is Hawaiian Fes at Sakura Town free to attend?
- Yes. Admission is free on both days (November 7 and 8, 2026).
- Will it go ahead if it rains?
- Yes, it goes ahead in rain. It is called off only in stormy weather, so check the official page or the Sakura Town X account before you leave.
- How do I enter the ZIPAIR points draw?
- Pick up a draw ticket at the venue. Tickets are handed out from 11:30 and from 13:30 each day, first come, first served. Each round ends when its tickets run out. You can enter once per person per day.
- Do I need to be there when the winner is announced?
- Yes. Winners are announced on the central plaza stage at around 15:00 each day. A winner who is not at the venue at that moment loses the prize.
- Is the prize a free flight to Honolulu?
- Not exactly. It is ¥100,000 in ZIPAIR points, which equals one Standard-seat round trip on the Honolulu route. You need to join ZIPAIR Point Club. The points only work for departures from Japan and for Standard fares, and hotels and other costs are not covered.
- Where can I find the stage times and food truck line-up for each day?
- On the official event page. The organizer notes that performers, times and vendors may change without notice.
Sources: KADOKAWA press release (October 20, 2026) · Hawaiian Fes 2026 official page · Tokorozawa Sakura Town · KADOKAWA. Information is current as of October 22, 2026. Check the official page for the latest details.