What is
SHIBUYA ZUNCHAKA?

Six years ago, I had an incredible experience at a music festival called ”Fête de la Musique” in France.

It was a day where people of all skill levels and music genres, whether it was rock, hip-hop, jazz, Irish, samba, could perform on the same stage in the same city. They were sometimes members of a famous orchestra, or just friends from school. It was a day of free and unrestricted enjoyment of music.

That ”Fête de la Musique”, filled with music, smiles, and a sense of pure happiness, made me realize how special it is to be alive.

Ever since then, I've been wishing for a festival like that in Japan. That's when a friend of mine introduced me to "SHIBUYA ZUNCHAKA!”.

I participated it for the first time in 2021, but due to the pandemic, the event was held online. The following year, it took place exclusively at Miyashita Park.

And now, after three years of being a part of ZUNCHAKA!, we are finally free from the grips of the pandemic, and ZUNCHAKA! is coming back to Shibuya.

I can't express how excited I am to finally witness this year's event in a larger scale that I’ve been eagerly waiting for.

Let's come together with timetable your hand and experience the festive atmosphere of Shibuya area. If you ever feel tired, you can take a break at one of the nearby coffee shops too.

With the entire Team ZUNCHAKA! working together, this year's SHIBUYA ZUNCHAKA! is going to be fantastic. We hope to see you all in Shibuya on July 9.

Let's ZUNCHAKA together!

This year, SHIBUYA ZUNCHAKA! will finally be back in town.

On this special day, the usually bustling plaza and the hidden back alleys of Shibuya will come alive with a variety of rhythms and melodies.
Join us and experience the unique atmosphere of Shibuya, which is unlike any other day.

SHIBUYA ZUNCHAKA! is a project that brings together a diverse group of individuals.
It's the fearless spirit of everyone to try out and their passion to share the music on the streets that makes this event truly remarkable.

The first party as such, is Team ZUNCHAKA!
They consist of various people including high school students who joined for a school assignment, university students juggling job hunting and studies, and working adults who find joy outside of their occasional overtime work.
Together, we have fun and passionately create SHIBUYA ZUNCHAKA! while pursuing the things we want to try.

Then, there are the performers on stage.
We have families who love playing music, duos formed by busy parents, and song lovers who upload their songs on YouTube.
Each person enjoys music in their own unique way.
I can't wait to witness their performances on the festival day.

Lastly, a big shoutout to the committee and professional staff who work tirelessly to support Team ZUNCHAKA! and the performers.
Their efforts make it possible for everyone to give their best.

On July 9th, take a stroll through the streets of Shibuya.
Let's be fearless and ZUNCHAKA together!
We hope that this day of lots of wishes coming to life becomes a memorable scene that people will talk about and say, “Hey, I saw some fun stuff in Shibuya today.”