An urban culture festival that combines music and markets, "J-WAVE presents INSPIRE TOKYO 2025 WINTER ~Best Music & Market~" will be held at Yoyogi Park Event Square for three days from December 5th to 7th. The event is organized by J-WAVE (81.3FM).

"INSPIRE TOKYO" has become established as a city festival curated by J-WAVE in summer and winter, and this winter will be its third time. Last year, it attracted approximately 50,000 people. This year's theme is "Heartful de Wonderful," and the festival will deliver a "warm winter experience" through live music, markets, food, and more.

10 acts performing over two days in a heartwarming free live show

For two days, December 6th and 7th, a special stage will host free live performances by artists recommended by J-WAVE. A total of 10 acts will perform over the two days, including Toko Miura, Yukao, and Shota Araya (solo set). A stellar lineup of DJs including DJ KAORI, Naz Chris, and Shacho (SOIL&"PIMP" SESSIONS) will appear at the DJ booth, livening up the venue with music.

A winter park filled with wine and food, with a market of around 100 shops

The venue will feature a market with around 100 stalls. At "813 wine club.", unique restaurants such as "winestand TEO" run by WONK vocalist Nagatsuka Kento and Hiroshima's "LEMON STAND" will offer menus that go well with wine. There will also be a variety of events, such as "EARLY GLORY BREAD MARKET," which brings together popular bread shops, and "Nice To Meat U," which focuses on meat dishes. Other events include "FLUFFY FRIENDS," where you can enjoy time with your dog or cat, and "TAKUMIBORDERLESS," a craft market that brings together artisans from all over Japan.

"Nice To Meat U" brings together popular meat restaurants carefully selected by DJ TARO. Five restaurants will be featured, including "Barbacoa," an authentic Brazilian-style churrasco restaurant, "Beefsteak Dynamite," a steak restaurant in Narimasu, and "SHOGUN BURGER," a Wagyu beef hamburger restaurant.

Collaboration with "Akatsuka Fujio Festival"

This year, a collaboration area with the "Akatsuka Fujio Festival Celebrating His 90th Birthday" will be set up, including the "Akatsuka Fujio Diner" selling food related to the character, a booth recreating a snack bar, and original merchandise for sale.

Left: Three varieties of "Chibita's Oden" from the collaborative kitchen car "Akatsuka Fujio Shokudo", Right: INSPIRE TOKYO x Akatsuka Fujio Festival and collaboration goods

Additionally, the J-WAVE booth at the venue will feature a limited-edition shop run by the host, a photo spot, and workshops by the university student community "WACODES." On the 6th, there will also be a "Bessho Market" where Tetsuya Bessho will be selling his personal items.

It will be a three-day event that will fill Yoyogi Park with music, food, and culture in the winter. Admission is free. Open until 9:00 PM each day.

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