#212 Free Talk: Yatsui Fes 2026

Our first time diving into a special event celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Organized by Ichiro Yatsui, this event has now reached its 15th anniversary. With 236 acts, including musicians, idols, and comedians, taking over various venues in Shibuya, the scene was nothing short of spectacular. There is truly no other festival that brings such a diverse array of genres into one space, and we were completely overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of it all.

We were surprised by the genre-defying lineup of performers.

What surprised us most was the incredible breadth of the lineup. Stages featured everyone from music artists like Suiyoubi no Campanella and Kenji Ohtsuki to comedians like Kazuhiro Ozawa and Shinku Jessica, and even Princess Tenko—creating a truly chaotic entertainment space. Seeing familiar faces from variety shows grace the stage one after another is a scene unique to this event.

A little-known incident is revealed in the episode.

We discuss how the city of Shibuya was painted in the atmosphere of the festival, centered around the venue Spotify O-EAST, and share a specific experience we had as first-time attendees. Find out how my wife felt at that moment by listening to the full episode. We cover the charms of the luxurious experience that is "Yatsui Fes 2026" in depth, so please be sure to tune in.