Kamakura Beer sponsors Kamakura x Nice BLUE FESTA 2026, set for May 30
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Kamakura City and Nice, France, "BLUE FESTA 2026" will be held on May 30 at the Kamakura City Hall parking lot. In addition to French and Japanese food and a marché, Kamakura Beer Brewing is also listed as a sponsor.
Hop BroCelebrating the 60th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Kamakura and Nice, BLUE FESTA 2026 is a pretty interesting event.
MugiWait, they’re doing it at the Kamakura City Hall parking lot!? So that place becomes the festival venue!
Hop BroThat’s right, it’s being held on May 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. And best of all, admission is free.
MugiFree is huge! And it’s only about a 2-minute walk from Kamakura Station West Exit too, so you kind of have to stop by.
Hop BroThe venue will have French and Japanese food trucks, a marché inspired by southern France, art experiences, and even a kids’ area, so it sounds like it’ll be a whole southern France vibes kind of day.
MugiWait a second, isn’t marché a little too fancy-sounding? I picture a place where they sell vegetables, but is that right?
Hop BroThat’s right, but here it also means enjoying the atmosphere of a French-style market. And the guide says original lemon beer and wine are also planned for sale.
MugiLemon beer! That has to be refreshing. It’s perfect for early summer in Kamakura.
Hop BroAnd the sponsor listed is Kamakura Beer Brewing. Founded in 1997, it’s a brewery based in Omachi, Kamakura, that has continued making beer rooted in the local community.
MugiIt’s nice when a local brewery is part of a local event. It really feels like the compatibility of food and culture comes through!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the point. The appeal is being able to move between beer, French food, Japanese food, and art all in one place. It’s packed with the festive spirit of Kamakura.
MugiAlright, I’m going with the lemon beer! I definitely want to relax and enjoy it while soaking up the open feeling of a seaside town.
Hop BroIt’s settled then. I want to go with a beer-tasting mindset. If I can toast in Kamakura, that alone is reason enough to go.
"BLUE FESTA 2026," celebrating the 60th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Kamakura City and Nice, France, will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kamakura City Hall parking lot. Admission is free, and the event will be canceled in the event of rain. At the venue, there will be food trucks and food stalls introducing French culinary culture centered on Nice, a marché inspired by southern France, art experiences, and a children’s area.
The event guide also says original lemon beer and wine are planned for sale. Its location, about a 2-minute walk from Kamakura Station West Exit, makes it easy to stop by while sightseeing or shopping. It looks like it will be a day when the open, seaside feel of a coastal town and the atmosphere of southern France overlap in Kamakura in early summer.
The company sponsoring this event is Kamakura Beer Brewing Co., Ltd. Founded in 1997 and based in Omachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura Beer has continued brewing local craft beer rooted in the community. Its official website also states its aim of offering time to enjoy food together in the historic city of Kamakura, and its strong compatibility with the local culture and cuisine is well known.
Having a local brewery’s name alongside an event celebrating exchanges between Kamakura and Nice gives the occasion a distinctly local context. For beer lovers, this is an event worth watching as a place to cross over food, art, and a marché while enjoying both Kamakura’s local character and a touch of France.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCelebrating the 60th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Kamakura and Nice, BLUE FESTA 2026 is a pretty interesting event.
MugiWait, they’re doing it at the Kamakura City Hall parking lot!? So that place becomes the festival venue!
Hop BroThat’s right, it’s being held on May 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. And best of all, admission is free.
MugiFree is huge! And it’s only about a 2-minute walk from Kamakura Station West Exit too, so you kind of have to stop by.
Hop BroThe venue will have French and Japanese food trucks, a marché inspired by southern France, art experiences, and even a kids’ area, so it sounds like it’ll be a whole southern France vibes kind of day.
MugiWait a second, isn’t marché a little too fancy-sounding? I picture a place where they sell vegetables, but is that right?
Hop BroThat’s right, but here it also means enjoying the atmosphere of a French-style market. And the guide says original lemon beer and wine are also planned for sale.
MugiLemon beer! That has to be refreshing. It’s perfect for early summer in Kamakura.
Hop BroAnd the sponsor listed is Kamakura Beer Brewing. Founded in 1997, it’s a brewery based in Omachi, Kamakura, that has continued making beer rooted in the local community.
MugiIt’s nice when a local brewery is part of a local event. It really feels like the compatibility of food and culture comes through!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the point. The appeal is being able to move between beer, French food, Japanese food, and art all in one place. It’s packed with the festive spirit of Kamakura.
MugiAlright, I’m going with the lemon beer! I definitely want to relax and enjoy it while soaking up the open feeling of a seaside town.
Hop BroIt’s settled then. I want to go with a beer-tasting mindset. If I can toast in Kamakura, that alone is reason enough to go.
