Kamata station plaza hosts Pinoy Autumn Fiesta for 70 years of Japan-Philippines ties

Tourism Media Service reported on 6 November that the second Japan-Philippines friendship song and dance festival runs on 7 and 8 November at the JR Kamata Station West Exit plaza in Ota Ward, Tokyo, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties.

The second Japan-Philippines friendship song and dance festival in Kamata is being held on 7 and 8 November 2026 at the JR Kamata Station West Exit plaza in Ota Ward, Tokyo, Tourism Media Service (TMS) reported on 6 November. TMS said the festival marks the 70th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines and aims to promote cultural exchange through Philippine traditional dance, music and dance.

The festival's official site lists the organiser as the general incorporated association Philippine EXPO, with the Philippine EXPO 2026 organising committee running the event. The Ota Ward shopping-street guide Ota-ful says the event is held with the backing of Ota Ward and will feature music, dance, karaoke and many food stalls.

Ota-ful gives the event's Tagalog title as Sayawan at Kantahan - Halina't Magsaya sa Kamata 2026, and event guide Exantenna lists it as Pinoy Autumn Fiesta 2026, a Philippine EXPO-related event with Filipino food, live music, dance performances, cultural shows and karaoke.

Folk dance on day one

TMS reported that the Inrayog-Philippines Folkdance Troupe performs traditional Philippine dances on 7 November. TMS said the group was formed in 2010 by Filipino women living in Japan and works on cultural exchange through traditional dance. Exantenna, citing the official flyer, says the troupe was formed in February 2010 in Itabashi, Tokyo.

P-POP and karaoke on 8 November

TMS said Philippine dance fitness sessions run on both days, and that 8 November brings dance inspired by Philippine pop music (P-POP), live singers and a karaoke challenge centred on songs and dances popular in the Philippines, giving Japanese and Filipino attendees a chance to connect.

Exantenna lists these 8 November stage times from the official flyer:

According to Exantenna, Charlie Pagaran and Karen Tadokoro host both days. Exantenna notes that event details, performers and stage times may change, and advises checking the official site or social media before going.

Ota-ful says the plaza is right outside the West Exit of Kamata Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.

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