Also popular in numerous commercials and sports cheer songs! Little Glee Monster to hold special live concert in Kumamoto!
Kumamoto Prefectural Television Co., Ltd. Press release: September 2, 2025 To Members of the Press Also popular in numerous commercials and sports cheer songs! Little Glee Monster to hold special live concert in Kumamoto! Little Glee Monster will perform live at Kumamoto Prefectural Television’s new major event, “Kumamoto Prefectural Citizens’ Day”!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/163114/8/163114-8-269af0acf1458b2938ae0f94116cc343-1280×720.jpg Gourmet burgers from all over Japan! Even Michelin-starred restaurants from Taiwan are participating! The JAPAN BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP brings together gourmet burgers from all over Japan to compete in a heated culinary battle to determine the best burger in Japan. The past four events, held at venues such as the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, have attracted over 170,000 attendees. A hugely popular event in the Kanto region is coming to Kumamoto!! This time, seven stores, including those participating in Vagachan from all over Japan, will gather together on Kumamoto Prefectural Day! SHOGUN BURGER (Tokyo), which was crowned Japan’s best in 2022, and BAKE STUDIO OKAZAKI (Kagawa Prefecture), which came in third place at this year’s Bagachan, will be gathering in Kumamoto!! Plus, this time we’re introducing a premium Kumamoto x Taiwan collaboration burger made with high-quality Kurohana beef from a Michelin-starred restaurant in Taiwan! Find your favorite burger among the many unique options! Introducing all stores at once!! SHOGUN BURGER (Tokyo) JAPAN BURGER A burger restaurant that won the championship in Japan in 2022. An exquisite Wagyu beef burger stand created by a yakiniku restaurant! BAKE STUDIO OKAZAKI (Kagawa) Won 3rd place in the JAPAN BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP 2025! They also operate a bakery that bakes the ultimate homemade buns using their own cultivated koji and natural yeast. Be sure to try our one-of-a-kind buns! SANTA MONICA Itoshima (Fukuoka) The fluffy white buns are over 13cm wide and extremely satisfying! This new-concept hamburger is addictive with its slightly sweet homemade sauce! SUNVIEW BARGER SHOP (Oita) The jerk chicken burger, marinated in our original spices, is filled with chicken so big it overflows, making it a truly impressive sight! Meat and Bread. (Kagoshima) This exquisite Japanese Black Wagyu beef burger is crafted by a butcher. With its fragrant, crispy texture and powerful umami of Wagyu beef, it’s a must-try for meat lovers. BROTHER’S DINER (Kumamoto) A satisfying, authentic gourmet burger made with Kumamoto’s brand beef, “Akagyu”! A luxurious burger packed with the natural flavor of meat. KKT Developed: Kumadai Original Burger (Taiwan) The ultimate Wagyu beef burger made with 100% Kumamoto’s premium Kurohanagyu beef. This Kumamoto x Taiwan collaboration burger is made by a high-end steak restaurant in Taiwan that has been awarded a Michelin star. There will also be plenty of other stage events!!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/163114/8/163114-8-96b0cf2c46444ec313fddb30a2658d7e-1280×720.jpg The ZIP! family gathers in Kumamoto! A special collaboration stage just for “Kumamoto Prefectural Day”! There will also be a special collaboration stage with Nippon Television’s morning information program “ZIP!” Tuesday personality Kenjiro Yamashita of J SOUL BROTHERS III, Wednesday personality Kimiko Jinnai, a Kumamoto native, and Kagei Hina, a reporter for “Kiteru ne!”, will be gathering in Kumamoto! Other guests who will be in attendance include Kumamoto native Suzanne and YouTuber Kajisac.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/163114/8/163114-8-44f1d18c40aa2f0d4216d6a76b95f5cc-1280×720.jpg A huge gathering of talents with ties to Kumamoto! Event Name: Kumamoto Prefectural Day Event Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Venue: Kikuyo Cedar Avenue Park San-San / Kikuyo Town General Gymnasium / Kikuyo Town Library Hall (5326 Haramizu, Kikuyo-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-1102) Performers: Suzanne, Kagei Hina, Kajisac, Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS Kenjiro Yamashita, Kimiko Jinnai, Sega Samirux, Little Glee Monster Organizer: Kumamoto Prefectural Citizens’ Day Executive Committee/Kumamoto Prefectural Television Co., Ltd. Special Sponsor: Kikuyo Town Official Hashtag: #KumamotoCitizensDay #BagachanKumamoto Kumamoto Prefectural Day Homepage Press release attachments