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[Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture] “2026 Raiden Festival” Brings Dance and Smiles to the Shopping District, Held at Tanaka Shopping District

"2026 Raiden Festival ～ Tomi Dosukoi SUNSUN ～ ," a major event that brings color to the summer in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture, will be held on Saturday, August 1, Reiwa 8 （ ） , at the Tanaka Shopping District.

In ・ Tomi City—a town associated with “Raiden,” the strongest sumo wrestler in history, known as “Unrivaled Under Heaven”—the festival will feature activities for everyone from adults to children, including dances set to the official festival song “ ～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！,” as well as stage performances, the Raiden Children’s Sumo Tournament, the Raiden Market, and other events that everyone from adults to children can enjoy.

This year, we will also hold a participatory event to pass on to the next generation “～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！”—which has been cherished by residents for over 20 years since its creation—will be passed on to the next generation through participatory events.

It is a summer festival in which all citizens participate, connecting the region’s memories and vibrancy to the future.

The summer bustle of Tōmi spreads throughout the Tanaka Shopping District
“2026 Raiden Festival ～ Tomi Dosukoi SUNSUN ～ ” is a summer festival in Tomi City held under the spirit of “full citizen participation ・ and shared joy.”

The venue, Tanaka Shopping Street, is a one-minute walk from Shinano Railway’s Tanaka Station.

Set in the city center—easily accessible from both within and outside the city—a variety of events will take place from daytime through the evening.

This year’s program includes stage performances by various groups, the Raiden Children’s Sumo Tournament featuring local elementary school students, the Raiden Marche where visitors can enjoy food and drinks, a play area with water balloons and water guns, and opportunities to interact with professional athletes.

In the evening, 37 dance troupes ・ with over 2,100 participants will take the stage.

To the tune of the Tomi City Summer Festival song, “ ～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！ ,” the shopping district will come together as one, enveloped in a circle of dancers.


Passing the City Festival Song on to the Next Generation
At this year’s Raiden Festival, we will be holding the “～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！” Community Heritage Project ～ “Let’s Keep Singing the Spirit of Our Hometown ～.”

“～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！” is a citizens’ festival song that was created at the time of Tomi City’s merger and has been cherished by residents for over 20 years.

This project is being held as a participatory event to pass this song on to the next generation.

Participants are free to express themselves through singing, dancing, musical performances, or other forms of expression.

By serving as a “venue for expression” where every citizen can participate in their own style and share their work while having fun, this project will create new dimensions for the festival.

Enjoying sumo and the local vibrancy in the town associated with Raiden, sumo and the local vibrancy
Tomi City is the hometown of ・ Raiden Tameemon, a sumo wrestler who was active during the Edo period and hailed as “unrivaled under heaven.” The name “Raiden Festival” embodies this powerful history and the pride of the region.

At the venue, the “Raiden Children’s Sumo Tournament” will be held, featuring local elementary school students and active sumo wrestlers. This event offers a chance to experience sumo culture and local history through the children’s spirited matches.

Additionally, sumo wrestlers will serve chanko nabe, and free kids’ makeup and face painting services will be available for those interested.

It will be a day full of memorable summer experiences for the children as well.

A day filled with fun, from stage performances to a market and sports activities
The stage program will feature a Japanese drum performance by the Shinshu Mimaki Taiko Preservation Society and a rock concert by Deep People. The rhythmic beats of traditional Japanese drums and the energy of the music will liven up the atmosphere at the venue.

The Raiden Market will feature popular food trucks and local restaurants.

In addition to dancing and stage performances, visitors can also enjoy local flavors.

In addition, there will be a play area with water balloons and water guns, as well as kick-target and ring-toss games hosted by players from the soccer team “Artista Asama,” along with merchandise sales.

Furthermore, a promotional event will be held for the “Shinshu Yamanami National Sports Festival,” which will take place in Shinshu in 2028. In connection with the boxing competitions to be held in Tomi City, we will set up an interactive area where visitors can get a feel for the sport through activities such as punch power measurements and punching bag sessions.

At 6:30 PM, the festival finally moves on to the dance segment
Starting at 6:30 PM, the dance segment—the centerpiece of the Raiden Festival—will begin.

To the tune of the Tomi City Summer Festival song, “ ～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！,” 37 dance groups ・ totaling over 2,100 dancers will perform in unison. Participants from local organizations, companies, schools, and groups of friends will gather in the Tanaka Shopping District to create Tomi City’s summer together.

It’s a time when spectators, dancers, and passersby alike share the same music and excitement. The Raiden Festival continues as a summer tradition that fosters interaction among citizens and allows everyone to feel the bonds of the community.


Last year’s event
Carrying Tomi City’s summer into the future, along with our community bonds
The Raiden Festival is more than just an event; it is also a place where residents gather to share the region’s culture and history and pass them on to the next generation.

Through such local events, Tōmi City fosters interaction among residents and builds connections with visitors from outside the city, while widely promoting the town’s charm.

The “2026 Raiden Festival” brings together dance, sumo, music, food, and sports experiences. Please come to the venue and experience the lively summer atmosphere of Tōmi City spreading throughout the Tanaka Shopping District.

Overview
Name
2026 Raiden Festival ～ Tōmi Dosukoi SUNSUN ～
Date and Time
August 1, Reiwa 8 （ Sat ） 2:30 PM ～ 9: 00 （ Event will proceed even in light rain ）

Venue
Tanaka Shopping District

Access 1-minute walk from Tanaka Station on the Shinano Railway

Organizer
2026 Raiden Festival Executive Committee

Sponsors
Affiliated Organizations and Local Businesses

Event Details
“ ～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！ ” Citizen Heritage Project

This participatory event aims to pass on “ ～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！,” which has been cherished by citizens for over 20 years since its creation at the time of the Tōmi City merger, to the next generation.
It is a “venue for expression” where everyone can freely express themselves through singing, dancing, musical performances, and other styles, and where all citizens can enjoy and share their performances with one another.

Stage Performances

We’ll energize the venue with soul-stirring traditional Japanese rhythms and electrifying rock music.

Performers ： Shinshu Omaki Taiko Preservation Society, Deep People

Raiden Children’s Sumo Tournament

This is a sumo tournament featuring local elementary school students, with active professional sumo wrestlers also participating. We’re also planning to serve chanko nabe prepared by sumo wrestlers, as well as free kids’ makeup and face painting for anyone interested.

Raiden Market

We’ll host a market featuring popular food trucks and local restaurants. You can enjoy not only the dancing but also the flavors of the city’s eateries.

Water Balloons ・ Let’s Play with Water Guns ！

This is an area where you can have a blast—throwing water balloons aim at targets with water guns—this is a corner where you can play to your heart’s content. Complete the missions to receive prizes.

Have Fun Playing with Athletes ！

Challenge yourself to kick targets and ring toss games with players from the “Artista Asama” soccer team. Merchandise will also be on sale.

National Sports Festival PR Event

This is a promotional event for the “Shinshu Yamanami National Sports Festival,” which will be held in Shinshu in 2028. We’ll set up a boxing experience corner featuring activities like punch power measurement and punching bag practice, in anticipation of the boxing events to be held in Tomi City.

Dance Segment

Starting at 6:30 PM, the dance to the Tomi City Summer Festival song “～ Connecting Hearts ～ TOMI, to me ！” will begin at 6:30 PM.

Related URL
https://www.city.tomi.nagano.jp/category/eventmoyooshimono/ 186395.html

Event details and times are subject to change.

Please check the official Tomi City website for the latest information.

Contact Information
2026 Raiden Festival Executive Committee

Commerce, Industry, and Labor Policy Section, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division, Tomi City
Phone ： 0268-64-5895
Email ： syoko-kanko@city.tomi.nagano.jp