【Shizuoka Shimbun Co., Ltd.】 Have the best summer yet at the end of summer. Sunpu Castle Summer Festival 2025 (September 20th and 21st)!
The Shizuoka Shimbun Co., Ltd. Press release: September 19, 2025 To Members of the Press At the end of summer, have the best summer ever. Sunpu Castle Summer Festival 2025 (September 20th and 21st) will be held! Forget the heat and have fun at the Sunpu Castle Summer Festival 2025, the event that marks the end of Shizuoka’s summer!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/100047/94/100047-94-c4dd669ca47ea8424dd3a129e8415dbd-2097×961.png ▼September 20th (Sat) A number of impressive guests will appear on the entertainment stage on Saturday, September 20th. Starting at 1:00 PM, there will be a public broadcast of a special SBS Radio program featuring drag queen Dorian Lollobrigida. Starting at 3:40 PM, the “Yoero Shunbu FES” will feature a special live performance by the boy band 7ORDER, the finals of the “Yoedan” dance contest, and a performance by the dance team Team “S” special. Starting at 6:30 PM, there will be a public recording of SBS Radio’s “TORO Animation Research Institute,” featuring guests Hironobu Kageyama, the singer known for the theme song to “Dragon Ball Z,” and the comedy duo Identity. ▼September 21st (Sunday) MUSIC Sunday, September 21st, will be the Music Stage. Popular artists such as SEAMO, SKE48, Panda Dragon, ukka, #Mooove!, and #Bababa Bambi will sing, dance, and get the crowd going. Note: The stage area on Sunday, September 21st, requires a ticket. Only those who apply and receive a ticket in advance will be admitted. For more information, please visit the Sunpu Castle Summer Festival official website. “AI Shingo” will appear as a special supporter to liven up the MUSIC stage!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/100047/94/100047-94-511ef12f45755cfd02bc9b0532a92292-1528×637.png ▼SASUKE Attraction A giant attraction familiar from the popular TBS TV show “SASUKE” will be appearing at Sunpu Castle Park. “SASUKE” legends Katsumi Yamada and Masashi Hioki will be in attendance to liven up the event. There will also be a talk and demonstration by the two. There are attractions sized for both adults and children, so everyone can enjoy themselves. *A numbered ticket will be distributed on the day of the experience. ▼Urban sports In the space adjacent to SASUKE, you can experience popular urban sports such as the new balance sport of slacklining, BMX, where you ride a bicycle gracefully, and teqball, a new sport using a soccer ball. Co-creation partner content Various booths by partner companies will be set up throughout the park, including a festival and water fights. Aiwa Holdings presents Aoi-bune special service Take a free special tour around Sunpu Castle Park on the Aoi-bune. Enjoy the scenery that blends the ruins of Sunpu Castle, which has a history of over 400 years, with the modern cityscape. TOKAI Group presents Shizuoka Traditional Performing Arts Nine groups belonging to the Sunpu Performing Arts Preservation Association will perform traditional performing arts passed down in Shizuoka on the main stage. Experience the charm of traditional performing arts, including Kiyari (woodworking), Ohayashi (musical accompaniment), and Jiodori (local dance). Chubu Electric Power presents Exciting Festival The “Exciting Festival Zone” is full of fun activities for parents and children, such as shark fishing and super ball scooping! Participate in quizzes and stamp rallies to receive novelty gifts. NTT West presents Raised in Iwata City! “Enjoy Land-Farmed ‘Happy Shrimp’!” The NTT West Group is engaged in land-based shrimp farming in Iwata City. Therefore, anyone who makes a purchase at NTT West’s stall will receive a free sample of our land-farmed “Sachiebi” and “Fukuebi” shrimp! Take this opportunity to enjoy land-raised shrimp! Shizuoka Bank presents Money Cafe ~Learn about the world of money through food~ Enjoy food and drinks while getting smarter with financial quizzes! There are plenty of events for children and adults to learn and enjoy together! There’s also a chance to win wonderful prizes in the raffle! Rakuten Mobile presents Summer Gifts at Sunpu Castle Summer Festival Rakuten Mobile will be appearing at the Sunpu Castle Summer Festival again this year! You’ll have a chance to win Shopping Panda
merchandise in the raffle! We’ll also be holding collaborative workshops like bath bomb making! Stop by the Rakuten Mobile booth to make some summer memories! JT presents Candle Road A candle road has appeared in Sunpu Castle Park. Surrounded by candlelight, you can enjoy a memorable and soothing moment in a fantastical space that’s different from usual. There will also be a message candle workshop in the evenings. Kanon Onsen presents the Wind Chime Corridor The Wind Chime Corridor is a sight to behold and soothing with its sounds. The mist of hot spring water creates a cool and relaxing space. Get a flyer created by high school students summarizing the attractions of Kannon Onsen and Shimoda! Mochizuki Shoji presents Full-throttle water! A showdown in the lingering heat of summer! The Sunpu Castle Water Battle Battle with matchlock-shaped water guns! Water activities that both adults and children can enjoy. Shizuoka Gas Group presents Wakuwaku Cafe Shizuoka Gas Group will be exhibiting “Wakuwaku Cafe” to raise awareness of the new brand launched this year! Please enjoy this original soda developed by Chef Nishitani, who also worked at the Shizuoka Prefecture booth at the Osaka-Kansai Expo! Shizutetsu Group presents Because I Love Saunas. We made a Sabbath! The mobile sauna “Sabbath” has arrived at Sunpu Castle Park! Enjoy a quick Sabbath experience, sauna aromatherapy, a tent sauna exhibit and experience, and a sauna tokoroten (jelly noodles) demonstration and sale at Sunpu Castle Park. There will also be food and drink booths selling craft beer, shaved ice, and more. Suzuyo Group presents Kids Park Ten Satellite The Taycan Kids Park Ten Satellite is here, a place for play, learning, discovery, and nurturing! The summer heat is still lingering. The cool spray of water rising from the floor is sure to pique your child’s curiosity and bring out the biggest smiles! Come experience it for yourself! [Event Overview] Name: Sunpu Castle Summer Festival 2025 Date: Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, 2025 Hours: 12:00 – 20:00 Venue: Sunpu Castle Park (1-1 Sunpu Castle Park, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City) Access: Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Shizuoka Station. *No parking available. Fee: Free Inquiries: Shizuoka Shimbun SBS Customer Center 0570-050-217 (9:00-17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Organized by: Sunpu Castle Summer Festival Executive Committee (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shizuoka Shimbun, Shizuoka Broadcasting System) Official homepage:
https://sumpujo-natsumatsuri.com/ Official TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@sumpujo_natsu?lang=ja-JP Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumpujo_natsu/ Official X:
https://x.com/sumpujo_natsu *The official event hashtag is
“#SunpuCastleSummerFestival2025” For more information about this release