From Fussa to Tachikawa: A Short History of Yokai Bon Odori
How a small neighborhood bon odori in Fussa grew into one of west Tokyo's most distinctive autumn festivals.
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Deeper dives on the culture, costumes and logistics around Yokai Bon Odori 2026.
How a small neighborhood bon odori in Fussa grew into one of west Tokyo's most distinctive autumn festivals.
Read more →Full transformation or a single mask — practical ideas for dressing up, plus what's available on-site.
Read more →A beginner's introduction to kappa, tengu, kitsune, oni and the other spirits that inspire the event.
Read more →Yatai classics, the Yokai Food Village, and what to expect from festival street food in Japan.
Read more →Weighing a base in Tachikawa itself against staying central and riding the Chuo Line out.
Read more →How to pair the festival with the rest of Tachikawa, including nearby Showa Kinen Park.
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