A day filled with smiles and autumn colors! Eirakuen Autumn Fest 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

On Saturday, September 6th, the Autumn Fest was held at Eirakuen Garden in Hokuryu Town. The venue was filled with excitement from the majestic Hokuryu Taiko drumming, adorable kids' dance, and a surprise performance by Mayor Sasaki. The diverse food trucks and "Ennichi" (Ennichi Festival) were also a huge success. Residents, their families, and local residents came together to enjoy a heartwarming autumn day filled with smiles and gratitude.

A day filled with smiles in autumn: "Eirakuen Autumn Fest 2025"

On Saturday, September 6th, from 10:00 a.m., reception for Eirakuen users' families and local residents began. Food trucks and bread sales also began.

Eirakuen Autumn Fest
Eirakuen Autumn Fest
Eirakuen Autumn Fest 2025 Reception
Eirakuen Autumn Fest 2025 Reception

Heartwarming lunchtime

Boxed lunches are distributed to residents and their families inside the facility, and they enjoy a delicious and enjoyable lunchtime while a slideshow is shown.

The heartfelt desserts include six kinds of homemade cakes, yuzu jelly, coffee jelly, pudding, mizu yokan, panna cotta, and even frankfurters!

Various desserts (cakes and jellies)
Various desserts (cakes and jellies)

A spectacular stage event begins

From 12 o'clock, the venue was opened to the general public, and the townspeople were treated to a spirited performance by the Hokuryu Taiko drummers and a skillful and entertaining performance by the Hokuryu Kendama Club.

A heroic performance of the Hokuryu Taiko drums

A heroic performance of the Hokuryu Taiko drums
A heroic performance of the Hokuryu Taiko drums

Masterful skills by members of the Hokuryu Kendama Club

Members of the Hokuryu Kendama Club
Members of the Hokuryu Kendama Club
Show off your craftsmanship!
Show off your craftsmanship!

Mayor Sasaki with a kids' dance show!

And starting at 2pm, Mayor Sasaki will perform a kids' dance show!

Dressed in colorful sunflower-patterned yukata robes, the children danced gracefully, waving batons to the rhythm, while the boys, clad in sparkling silver costumes and samurai wigs, performed the song "Matsuken Samba"!

The cheering back-up dancers were balloon-shaped polar bear mascots! They danced lightly and happily!

The whole hall was filled with bright smiles and applause from the audience as they listened to the cute dance and the joyous singing of Mayor Sasaki. We were deeply grateful for the bright and happy time.

Mayor Sasaki with Kids Dance Show
Mayor Sasaki with Kids Dance Show
A striking pose!!!
A striking pose!!!

Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation

After the show, Director Jun Takahashi presented the children with letters of appreciation, thanking them for their help folding towels and congratulating them on their long life.

Director Takahashi's warm words were, "Your smiles heal us every day. Let's have fun every day together!"

Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation
Presenting a congratulatory letter
Presenting a congratulatory letter

Luxury lottery

After this, a luxurious raffle was held using the numbers written on the guest cards! The lucky winners had beaming smiles! There were no losers and luxurious prizes were presented one after another.

Fun raffle
Fun raffle
Luxury prizes will be presented one after another (no losers)
Luxury prizes will be presented one after another (no losers)

A food truck area where delicious smiles gather

Meanwhile, a large number of food trucks gathered at Eirakuen parking lot!
There will be a lineup of attractive and delicious food trucks, including charcoal grill nons, seafood restaurant Koushinmaru, sweets Nikatto Food, taiyaki Kadoyan, and sweets and food Lovering.

At Eirakuen parking lot
At Eirakuen parking lot

Charcoal grill nons: fragrant charcoal grill

Charcoal grill nons
Charcoal grill nons

Seafood Izakaya Koushinmaru: Exquisite gourmet food made with fresh seafood

Seafood Izakaya Koushinmaru
Seafood Izakaya Koushinmaru

Sweets Nikatto Food: A wide variety of delicious sweets

Sweets Nikatto Food
Sweets Nikatto Food

Taiyaki Kadoyan: Hot taiyaki filled with plenty of bean paste

Taiyaki Kadoyan
Taiyaki Kadoyan

Sweets & Food Loveringun: Baked donuts made with Kurosengoku from Hokuryu Town, and Kurosengoku waterless curry!

Sweets & Food Loving
Sweets & Food Loving

In addition, there will be an "Ennichi" stall for children to enjoy!
Activities offered included colored ball scooping, shooting gallery, cotton candy, and more.

Ennichi "Shooting Gallery"
Ennichi "Shooting Gallery"


Colored ball scooping and cotton candy
Colored ball scooping and cotton candy

With gratitude and prayers

A refreshing season with a pleasant breeze, delicious food trucks, an exciting stage, and a variety of delicious bento boxes and cakes. With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers, Eirakuen Autumn Fest is a blissful time to enjoy with your family amidst a series of fun events.

With gratitude for the wonderful time filled with smiles and sparkling smiles at the Eirakuen Autumn Fest!
With gratitude for the wonderful time filled with smiles and sparkling smiles at the Eirakuen Autumn Fest!

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