[Mid-GW] Held until May 6! Four events to enjoy with your dog in the Kanto region.

It's already the second half of Golden Week! How about participating in events happening in the Kanto area with your beloved family member, your dog? I've selected four events that can be done as day trips from the Kanto area.

An event produced by KIMAGUREN's Yuuki Kurei.

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The "OCEAN MARKET FES 2025," themed around "Water, Light, and Sound," will be held at Mikasa Park from April 27 to May 6. This live event was initiated by Yuki Kurei, a member of the band Kimaguren, as the producer.

Attendance to the event is free, but a separate ticket is required for the live performances.

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During this event period, "LIFESTYLE with DOGS" will also be held simultaneously! In addition to events that dog lovers can enjoy, such as the Walk WAN Grand Prix and a consultation meeting for anything related to dogs, there will also be shops selling snacks and food.

By the way, at the event venue, Mikasa Park, be sure to check out the battleship Mikasa. This battleship was actually used in the Russo-Japanese War, and you can see its powerful appearance. Unfortunately, you cannot enter the ship with your beloved dog, but it's perfect for a walking course.

OCEAN MARKET FES 2025
Location: 82 Inakocho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Mikasa Park, Yokosuka City
Date: Until May 6
Admission fee: Free entry to the park; a separate ticket is required for live viewing

●CULTURE AVENUE

A transfer of guardianship event is also planned! You can enjoy gourmet food and shopping

Source: YOKOSUKA PORT MARKET.

The "Strawberry Yokosuka Port Market" (commonly known as Yokosuka Port Market), created by renovating a gigantic frozen warehouse, is a popular commercial facility that reopened in October 2022 with the theme of "Food Experience." Right nearby, the beautiful Tokyo Bay spreads out, and you can also enjoy a view of the battleship located in Mikasa Park from here.

At Yokosuka Port Market, the "special wan day! in Yokosuka Port Market" will be held from May 3rd to 4th. In addition to a dog market where shops will sell pet snacks and walking goods, a rescue dog adoption event is planned.

While you can't enter the interior of Yokosuka Port Market, the terrace seating is dog-friendly! Many eateries offer takeout, so you can enjoy the culinary delights of the Miura Peninsula with your beloved dog while feeling the pleasant sea breeze.

*Since this is an event held within a commercial facility, wearing a manners wear is recommended.

special wan day! in Yokosuka Port Market
Location: 6 Shinminatocho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Strawberry Yokosuka Port Market
Dates: May 3rd to 4th, Dog Market 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM *Postponed in case of rain
*Rescue Dog Adoption Event 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM scheduled *Postponed in case of rain

●YOKOSUKA PORT MARKET

A popular participatory experience event fun for families with children

Source: Pet Expo Executive Committee.

At Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, the participatory event "Pet Expo 2025 Makuhari" will be held from May 3rd to 5th. There are plenty of events for your beloved dog to enjoy, such as Happy Dog Dance experiences, a big dog sports day, and a 30m dash!

There will also be activities like horseback riding experiences and interaction corners with small animals, making it perfect for outings with kids. There are also sales booths for pet clothing and carrying cases, so you can enjoy shopping together with your beloved dog.

Since the event is held indoors at Makuhari Messe, you can enjoy it without being affected by the weather or temperature. Please note that a ticket purchase is required for entry.

Pet Expo 2025 Makuhari
Location / 2-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Makuhari Messe
Date / May 3rd to 5th
Admission Fee / Adults (middle school students and older) 1400 yen, Children (ages 4 to elementary school) 800 yen, Free for children under 3 years old

●Pet Expo Executive Committee

A hands-on festival where you can play a lot at the ranch

Source / Oosasa Ranch.

At Oozasa Ranch in the Mikuzuki Plateau of Nikko, the "WANKO FESTA" will be held on May 5! This event features interactive activities that both pet owners and their dogs can enjoy, such as a photo spot challenge, a milk drinking contest, and therapy experiences with pets. A new dog run will also be established where dogs can run around happily. There will also be a market booth featuring shops with miscellaneous goods and food trucks, allowing you to enjoy a full day of leisure. Oozasa Ranch offers a variety of facilities that cater to a wide range of ages, from children to adults, including a horseback riding experience area, a field athletics area with 13 types of play equipment, and a BBQ garden. The soft serve ice cream made with Brown Swiss raw milk is the number one popular item at Oozasa Ranch! Be sure to give it a try.

WANKO FESTA
Venue: 3405 Oozasahara, Seo, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko Kirifuri Kogen, Oozasa Farm
Date and Time: May 5th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Entrance Fee: Free

●Oozasa Farm

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