Tokyo Midtown Yaesu (Chuo City, Tokyo) is once again hosting Yaesu Yoichi (八重洲夜市), an urban late-summer night festival, over 10 days from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Set in Yaesu, the gateway to Tokyo, Yaesu Yoichi recreates the food stalls, game booths, and paper lanterns of a traditional Japanese festival in a modern space where visitors can take in music, food, and culture. Now in its fourth year, the festival is expanding the scale of each of its programs.
Whether stopping by for a casual drink after work or dressing in a yukata for an evening cool-down, visitors can enjoy an end-of-summer moment unique to Yaesu.
Highlights of Yaesu Yoichi 2026
Free weekend live music and DJ sets: Yaesu Otoutage — More stages on weekends, with Shinichi Osawa, Yasuharu Konishi, ZEN-LA-ROCK, Satoumoka, and Amaiwana announced as the first wave of performers.
An open-air tavern for a drink and a bite: Noryo Sakaba — A larger footprint on weekdays and more seating than last year.
A hands-on, game-filled night market: Yaesu Yomise — Merchandise sales return alongside new, more elaborate carnival-style games for adults and kids alike.
Free Live Music for 10 Days Near Tokyo Station: Yaesu Otoutage (八重洲音宴)
Yaesu Otoutage brings together artists and DJs spanning city pop, disco, house, hip-hop, and more, filling the Yaesu night with sound suited to Tokyo after dark. Shinichi Osawa, Yasuharu Konishi, ZEN-LA-ROCK, Satoumoka, and Amaiwana have been announced as the first wave of performers. For 10 days, the streets of Yaesu, usually filled with office workers, transform into a festival space charged with music and energy.
Yaesu Otoutage Overview
- Dates: Friday, August 28 to Sunday, September 6, 2026 (DJ sets only from Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3)
- Part of the venue will be reserved for a private event on Tuesday, September 1
- Performance dates and times for each artist will be announced as they are confirmed
- Venue: 1F Galleria
- Admission: Free
An Open-Air Tavern for a Drink and a Bite: Noryo Sakaba (納涼酒場)
Under the open city night sky, a lineup of food trucks handpicked from across Japan serves up a variety of dishes. Chef-crafted snacks that pair well with a drink, along with lighter bites, are served alongside alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with an extra touch. Paired with music that stirs the soul, it offers a taste of Yaesu found only on a summer night.
Noryo Sakaba Overview
- Dates: Friday, August 28 to Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (closes at 8:00 PM on the final day, September 6; last order 15 minutes before closing)
- Venue: 1F Galleria
- Vendor lineup will be announced as it is confirmed
A Hands-On, Game-Filled Night Market: Yaesu Yomise (八重洲夜店)
Yaesu Yomise continues its popular sales of craft and art goods while adding a rotating lineup of hands-on activities this year, including a xiaolongbao toss and a ring-toss game, for visitors to enjoy casually. Amid a space where visitors can discover work by creators with distinctive styles and enjoy games that are simple on the surface but full of depth, both adults and children can find their own way to spend the evening.
mobiile (Commemorative Photo Booth)
A hands-on photo booth styled to look like a genuine ID photo machine, offering a mix of unusual staging and photography. It captures professional-quality photos, making it a fun way to create a keepsake or grab an ID photo.
Hashimoto Taro (Xiaolongbao Toss)
A game in which players toss plush xiaolongbao dumplings into a steamer basket on a table. Prizes such as original T-shirts and drawstring pouches are given out based on how many land inside.
Wanage Bobo (Ring Toss)
A new-generation analog game space built around ring toss, letting visitors enjoy tossing and choosing prizes with their whole body. Prizes include a unique lineup of dead-stock toys, unusual folk crafts, and regional specialty products.
SINDENKI (Electronic Component Accessories)
An accessory brand by designer Natsumi Koyama that upcycles electronic components. The designs make the most of each component's distinct character, making it a brand to watch.
Yaesu Yomise Overview
- Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between Friday, August 28 and Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (closes at 8:00 PM on the final day, September 6)
- Venue: 1F Atrium
- Admission: Free to enter; fees vary by activity or item
- Vendor lineup will be announced as it is confirmed
Also Running: Yaepub Summer Beer Festival
Ahead of Yaesu Yoichi, the 2F Yaesu Public dining area is holding the Yaepub Summer Beer Festival starting Tuesday, July 14. Shops are offering snack menus that pair well with beer, and a prize drawing for beer vouchers and other items is open to anyone who orders from the snack menu. Select beers will also be served in original cups for the duration. Together with Yaesu Yoichi, it offers another way to enjoy a Yaesu summer indoors.
Yaepub Summer Beer Festival Overview
- Dates: Tuesday, July 14 to Sunday, September 6, 2026 (snack menu sales and the prize drawing are available only from 5:00 PM onward)
- Venue: 2F Yaesu Public
- Participating shops: Tachigui Sakaba Kinjishi, also, 好香味坊 Yaesu, ONEUL Yaesu, Sho-chu ando
Yaesu Yoichi 2026 Overview
- Dates: Friday, August 28 to Sunday, September 6, 2026 (part of the venue is reserved for a private event on September 1; canceled in the event of severe weather)
- Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (closes at 8:00 PM on the final day, September 6)
- Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 1F Galleria, Atrium, and other locations
- Admission: Free, with free entry and exit
- Organizer: Yaesu 2-chome Kita District Area Management Association
- Sponsor: Koala JP Co., Ltd.
- Official website: https://www.yaesu.tokyo-midtown.com/special/yaesuyoichi/
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