The third edition of the Nagai Minnaga Fest has been scheduled for Saturday, February 1st!
This time, it will be held in conjunction with the “22nd Nagai Snow Lantern Corridor Festival 2025” as a special collaborative event. Take a stroll through the central shopping district of Nagai City and fully enjoy the winter charm of Nagai City ♪
[Date]
Saturday, February 1, 2025
[Venue]
Nagai City Central District
Including five shopping districts in Nagai City (Motomachi, Omachi, Koyacho, Ekimae Chuo-dori, and Aramachi), as well as Tas Park Hotel Nagai.
We will be offering local dishes prepared by foreign residents working in the city! You’ll also find some rare and unique dishes that are hard to come by. Take this opportunity to enjoy authentic flavors from around the world ♪
• Serving Time: From 5:30 PM
• Note: Omachi Street Shopping District starts at 6:00 PM, and Motomachi Main Street Shopping District starts at 6:30 PM.
[Venue] Kimuraya Main Store Parking Lot
[Cuisine Offered] Indonesian Cuisine
“Bakso”
A popular Indonesian street food. It’s a soup dish featuring chewy chicken meatballs and vermicelli as its main ingredients!
[Venue] Vacant lot on the east corner near the intersection by Nishikiya
[Cuisine Offered] German Cuisine
“Wurst”
Authentic German sausages.
“Kinder Punch”
A warm, spiced juice! It’s a hot wine-style drink suitable for children, but this time, we’ll be offering versions for both adults and kids.
[Venue] Sasaki Flower Shop Parking Lot
[Cuisine Offered] Mexican Cuisine
“Elote”
A classic street food in Mexico – grilled corn on the cob.
“Rompope”
A traditional creamy hot drink from Mexico.
[Venue] Community Center
[Cuisine Offered] American Cuisine
“Candy Cane”
A sweet and refreshing candy shaped like a lucky cane.
“Eggnog”
A classic winter custard-style hot drink in America.
“Lemonade, Hot Cocoa, and Strawberry Lemonade”
A selection of American beverages.
[Venue] Kuwashima Memorial Hall
[Cuisine Offered] Polish Cuisine
“Chocolate Salami”
A chocolate treat shaped like a sausage (designed to look like salami).
“Pierogi”
A Polish soul food similar to dumplings.
[Venue] Tas Park Hotel Nagai, 1st Floor
[Cuisine Offered] Tanzanian Cuisine
“Kilimanjaro Coffee”
“Chapati Maji”
A unique flour-based dish, different from crepes or naan – a true soul food of Tanzania.
In conjunction with the Snow Lantern Corridor Festival, winter-themed characters will appear in the central shopping districts of Nagai City! The three characters will repeatedly stay at one stamp spot for a set period and then move to another spot. Collect stamps from the characters, and when you gather all three, you’ll receive a prize!
Each person can participate once, and everyone is welcome to join. Please check the map for the stamp spots! ♪
[Event Time]
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
[How to Participate]
1. Obtain a stamp card at the event headquarters (Crossba), Kurunto (opening ceremony), or any designated areas.
2. Visit the spots and collect stamps from the characters.
3. Visit the event headquarters (Crossba) to receive your prize! (*Show your stamped card to receive your reward.)
[Prizes]
• Participation Prize (1 or more stamps): Bath salts from various regions across Japan (limited to the first 200 participants).
• Completion Prize (all 3 stamps): Nagai Coin worth 1,005 yen (limited to the first 50 participants).
Perfect for the chilly winter, we’re setting up a cozy foot bath!
After enjoying plenty of outdoor fun, warm up with a relaxing soak in the foot bath.
Please bring your own towel or other necessities when using the facility.
[Location]
Across the street from Cross-ba (Event Headquarters), inside the garage on Doremi’s property.
[Operating Hours]
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
4:50 PM~ | Opening Ceremony at Kurunto (Water Plaza) Featuring an appearance by Yuki-chan! |
5:00 PM | Citywide Illumination (until 7:30 PM) |
6:00 PM~ | “Simultaneous Gift Campaign” Begins! Stay tuned for exciting surprises! (Venues: Ekimae Central Street, Motomachi Street, Omachi Street, Koyacho Street, Aramachi Street) |
★ Lottery for 15 Nagai Central Shopping District Gift Certificates! (Limited to the first 50 participants)
[Venue] Sasaki Flower Shop Parking Lot
• Snow Lanterns and Sculptures
• Dengaku Lanterns: “Omachi Phantom Night”
• “Red and White Mochi and Beans” Toss
• Mini Slide with the theme of the zodiac sign “Year of the Snake”
〈Food Booths〉
• Midwinter Evening Market by Asaichi Club (Food Booths)
• Ice Bar
• New Year Auction
Other Attractions
• “Kuwa-chan” Shooting Gallery
• Midwinter Balloon Takeru-san
• Portrait Sketching
• Kosyau Café
★ “Red and White Mochi” for the first 60 participants
[Venue] Kuwashima Memorial Hall
★ “Motomachi Shopping District Free Gacha”
• Limited to the first 50 participants (one attempt per person)
• Everyone’s a winner! Prizes worth a total of 50,000 yen, including Nagai Coins, are guaranteed for all participants!
[Venue] Community Center
Event Highlights / Warmly welcoming visitors with the gentle glow of candlelight.
★ Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
• Win a meal voucher for one of Koyacho’s restaurants! (Limited to 4 groups)
★ Candy Gift Bags
• Available for the first 50 participants.
[Venue] Vacant lot on the east corner of the intersection near Nishikiya
★ Glow-in-the-Dark Item Giveaway!
Event Highlights
• Aramachi Illumination Fantasy
• Midwinter Festival Stalls
• Children’s Play Area
For more details, please visit:
[Nagai City Tourism Association]
• Event Page: https://kankou-nagai.jp/log/?l=544524
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kankounagai/