Meat lovers, gather in Hibiya! The best meat dishes from all over Japan will be gathered at “Meat Festival 2026 in Hibiya Park” from September 18th (Fri) to 20th (Sun)!

From premium cuts of meat to hearty steaks, beef tongue, horse meat, and whale meat! There will also be dance battles, live performances, and a bingo tournament with fantastic prizes. Free admission for 3 days!

The Nikumatsuri Executive Committee will hold "Nikumatsuri 2026 in Hibiya Park," a festival by meat lovers, for meat lovers, and about meat lovers, for three days from September 18th (Fri) to 20th (Sun), 2026, at Nirenoki Plaza in Hibiya Park, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

The venue will feature a diverse collection of meat dishes, ranging from steak, beef tongue, skirt steak, hot dogs, fried chicken, horse meat, and whale meat, each with its own unique characteristics and ingredients.
Furthermore, they offer a wide selection of drinks, including craft beers and wines, that pair perfectly with meat dishes.
On Saturday, September 19th, we will be holding the "Nikumatsuri Solo Dance Battle 2026 in Hibiya Park" and the "Nikumatsuri Dance Contest 2026 in Hibiya Park," as well as stage events such as live performances by artists and DJ sets throughout the three days.
A bingo tournament that you can participate in by making purchases at the venue, and the "Ummee Aomori Festival 2026 in Hibiya Park" will also be held simultaneously.
Enjoy three days of eating, drinking, watching, and participating in fun activities at Hibiya Park in Tokyo.

■A must-see for meat lovers! A diverse array of meat dishes gather at Hibiya Park.

The star of the Meat Festival is, of course, "meat." The venue will feature a wide variety of meat dishes, from those that allow you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of the meat itself to specialty dishes that only restaurants can offer.
From "Kokoro Kogare" comes the "Kujo Leek and Black Roasted Shichimi Skirt Steak," featuring flavorful skirt steak grilled to perfection and served with homemade sauce, Kujo leeks, and black roasted shichimi spice.
From "Gyutan Karaku" comes "Aged Thick-Cut Beef Tongue," which is aged for several days to concentrate its flavor and then grilled quickly over high heat.
Furthermore, the menu is packed with dishes worthy of the name "Meat Festival," including "Hokkaido Beef Getakalbi Skewers" featuring rare cuts of Hokkaido beef, "Cheesesteak Sandwiches" generously filled with juicy beef and rich cheese, "Steamed Tongue" that melts in your mouth, "Whale Steak" made with domestic whale meat, "Horsepower Hamburg Steak" that lets you fully enjoy the deliciousness of horse meat, and Oita's specialty "Johnny's Bone-in Fried Chicken."
You can compare and enjoy the diverse appeal of various types of meat, not just beef, pork, and chicken.

"Heart-burning dish: Skirt steak with Kujo green onions and roasted black shichimi spice"

Gyutan Karaku "Aged Thick-Cut Beef Tongue"

Hokkaido Asahikawa Charcoal-grilled Yakiniku Kalbi 1-ban "Hokkaido Beef Geta Kalbi Skewers"

D's Cheesesteak "Honey Salt Cheese Hot Dog"

Motsuyaki Nikomi Sanroku "Mushitan"

Kujiraya Rajikku "Whale Steak"

Horse Meat Express "Horsepower Hamburg Steak"

Johnny's Karaage "Johnny's Bone-in Karaage"

■Approximately 80,000 people were thrilled! The winner of the "Hot Dog Grand Prix 2026" returns to Hibiya in triumph!

The "Nikumatsuri presents Hot Dog Grand Prix 2026" was held in Odaiba, Tokyo in June 2026, and attracted approximately 80,000 visitors.
At this competition, which brought together 13 shops and approximately 45 types of hot dogs, and where the No. 1 was decided by visitor votes, the grand prize winner was "Special Chimmy" from "HOTDOG&FRIES -TACHIBANAYA-".
The special invitation to set up a booth at "Meat Festival 2026 in Hibiya Park," which was awarded as a prize for winning the competition, is finally going to come true!
The "Special Chimichurri" features juicy Brazilian linguica sausage sandwiched in a fragrant baguette, topped with rich natural cheese, jalapeños, garlic, and grilled onions. It's finished with pickles and a homemade chimichurri sauce that has just the right amount of acidity and herb flavor.
The hot dog that garnered the most support from visitors and was chosen as "No. 1" is now available at Hibiya Park.
Please enjoy the taste of the Grand Prix champion at the venue.

HOTDOG&FRIE TACHIBANAYA "Special Chimmy"

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■Also, pay attention to the unique meats of Tokyo! "Tokyo Shamo" chicken is now available.

In addition to meat dishes from all over Japan, be sure to check out the ingredients unique to Tokyo, the host city.
At the venue, "Tokyo Shamo Charcoal Grill," featuring Tokyo's prized brand of chicken grilled over charcoal, is scheduled to be offered.
Enjoy the rich flavor that unfolds with every bite, along with the savory aroma unique to charcoal grilling.
Furthermore, we will highlight the appeal of ingredients born in Tokyo, including "Tokyo X," a representative brand of pork from Tokyo, and showcase "Tokyo's food culture" from Hibiya in the heart of the city.

Tokyo Shamo Chicken Producers' Association x Gonokami Meat Shop "Charcoal-Grilled Tokyo Shamo Chicken Platter"

■Meat goes perfectly with beer! We also have a great selection of craft beers and wines.

We also offer a wide selection of drinks to enhance the flavor of our meat dishes.
FUJI PREMIUM BREWING will be offering craft beers such as their "Gold Medal Lager," which uses 100% of the groundwater from Mount Fuji as brewing water.
At Niiza Craft, you can enjoy craft beers including the IPA and Pale Ale that won silver medals at the JGBA (Japan Great Beer Awards) 2026.
Furthermore, we offer a variety of drinks to complement your meat dishes, including wines made with Hokkaido grapes by Hokkaido Wine, the "Aragoshi Series" from Umenoyado Brewery, and lemon sours made with shochu.
Of course, an official drink bar selling draft beer and soft drinks will also be available.
Pair your favorite meat dish with a glass of wine and find your own perfect pairing.

FUJI PREMIUM BREWING "Gold Medal Lager"

Niiza Craft "IPA (Ice-Pea)"

Hokkaido Wine – "Wine produced in Hokkaido"

Official drink bar "Ice-cold drinks"

■September 19th (Sat): Carnivorous dancers clash! Dance battle & contest held

On Saturday, September 19th, at the special stage,
"Meat Festival Solo Dance Battle 2026 in Hibiya Park"
"Meat Festival Dance Contest 2026 in Hibiya Park"
We will be holding an event.
The guest judges will include "ATSUSHI," who has served as a backup dancer for King & Prince and has won numerous dance contests, and "ARU SAKURADA," who is active on the world stage, including appearing in Netflix's "Offline Love."
Furthermore, YO-SEI from List::X, who is active in the professional dance league "D.LEAGUE," and Mochida Koshihikari, the official ambassador for Nikumatsuri, will participate in the judging.
Enjoy a dance battle that rivals the heat of a sizzling meat dish!

■ "dip BATTLES" will appear as a special guest!

List::X, a group featuring dancers who perform in the professional dance league "D.LEAGUE," will be appearing on the Nikumatsuri stage! Their high skill level, unique dance style, and powerful performance that will instantly captivate the audience will liven up the stage. This energetic special show by top-level dancers is a must-see!
Enjoy List::X's passionate dance performance along with delicious, piping hot meat dishes at the venue.

■Live performances, idols, DJs, and more! A 3-day stage event

In addition to dance performances, music concerts and other performances will also be held on a special stage within the venue.
A diverse lineup of performers will liven up the event, including the official ambassador for the Meat Festival, Mochida Koshihikari, as well as Yamaguchi Melon, MARUKADO, GET BILL MONKEYS, Juliana no Tatari, Showa Kayou DJ Brush, YOU-10, sis, LuNaria, Uuna, Nojima Kano, Yamato Kiri, Fukushima Kiyoka, Amano Natsu, NANAKO, Miikon, and many more.
One of the attractions of the "Meat Festival" is that you can enjoy music and performances along with delicious meat dishes.

■The more you eat, the greater your chances! A "BINGO Tournament" where you can win amazing prizes.

A "BINGO tournament" will be held at the venue as an interactive event for attendees.
For every 1,000 yen spent at any of the shops within the Meat Festival venue, you will receive one BINGO card.
Prizes will include a 5,000 yen voucher usable at the Meat Festival venue, as well as special menu items provided by participating vendors.
Enjoy your favorite meat while also trying your luck at winning some fantastic prizes.

■Meat Festival Ambassador "Mochida Koshihikari" will be in attendance! Take photos at the Meat Festival photo spot!

Mochida Koshihikari, a popular and widely recognized talent, will be appearing as the ambassador for Nikumatsuri 2026 in Todoroki Ryokuchi! She will be promoting the event's appeal and helping to make Nikumatsuri even more exciting.
Furthermore, the venue will feature popular photo spots that will make you want to take pictures! You can enjoy taking photos with family and friends to commemorate your visit, and we also recommend sharing your unique event photos on social media! You can enjoy making memories at the venue along with delicious food!

■Aomori's delicious food gathers in Hibiya! "Ummee Aomori Festival 2026 in Hibiya Park" will be held concurrently.

During the same period, the "Ummee Aomori Festival 2026 in Hibiya Park" will also be held.
Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by the sea on three sides and blessed with abundant nature.
Aomori has a wealth of delicious things to offer, including seafood such as scallops from Mutsu Bay and tuna from Oma, fruits such as apples and cherries, brand-name rice, brand-name meat, local cuisine, and regional specialties.
We will be showcasing the charms of Aomori's food, tourism, and local culture from Hibiya Park in Tokyo.
Along with the meat festival, please enjoy all the charms of Aomori.

▼Event Overview [Event Name] Meat Festival 2026 in Hibiya Park [Dates] June 12th (Fri) – June 14th (Sun) (3 days) [Time] 10:00 – 18:00
[Venue] Central Plaza, 1-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0091 [Admission Fee] Free (Food and drinks are extra)
[Payment Methods] Cash / Contactless payment / Electronic money (Suica, iD, etc.) / QR code (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, etc.)
[Organizer] Nikumatsuri Executive Committee [Inquiries] Email: info@nikumatsuri.jp TEL: 03-6811-1135 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00)
[Homepage] https://nikumatsuri.jp
[SNS] https://www.instagram.com/nikumatsuri_official

[From the press release of Adguild Japan Co., Ltd.]

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