Good Music, Great Weather

from The Akitan Autumn 2021

Red Autumn

Last October 30, we had the opportunity to attend a music festival with friends. It was a glorious autumn day as the sky was clear, the leaves were vibrant, and the people were ready to have a good time. Organized by BLOOMING PEACE FES, this was the second event they had for the year.

BLOOMING PEACE FES aims to “make the beautiful scenery of Akita even more brilliant with the power of music and art.” The festivals last summer and autumn were held at 山の学校, a lovely area a few minutes away from Akita City. It’s a space where music, art, and concern for the environment come together.

Captions for pictures: There were lots of food stalls this time. A personal favorite was the Gapao Rice (¥900). You can add extra toppings such as chicken, coriander, egg, and chili sauce.

Almost all of the bands and artists who performed were from Akita. The original music they played were perfect for a clear autumn day. The DJ sets also set the vibe for the night. Dancing in the moonlight, you say?

You can make your own leather namahage keychain and buy cute fragrant candles in the booths. It’s quite impossible to resist buying them!

At 6pm, a food truck parked at the venue. It was Blue Buck Diner who was responsible for making a lot of people hungry. The smell of their 100% Akita beef burgers were such a delight!