Executive Committee Members of the “West Japan Yakitori Festival 2025” paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor.

This year's West Japan Yakitori Festival will be held on September 13 (Sat.) and 14 (Sun.)!

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the executive committee members of the "West Japan Yakitori Festival 2025" paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Tatsuya Ehara of Nagato City. During the courtesy visit, Mr. Daijiro Tamura of the West Japan Yakitori Festival Secretariat first gave an overview of the event and exchanged opinions with Mayor Ehara about the event's initiatives.

Mr. Daijiro Tamura of the Nishinippon Yakitori Festival Secretariat

(-L to R) Masako Aomura, President of the Japan Yakitori Culture Promotion Association, Akinori Suenaga, Executive Committee Chairman, and Nagato City Mayor Ehara

Explanation of misting vehicles by Daiwa Lease Co.

Akinori Suenaga, the executive committee chairman, mentioned that it has been 20 years since Nagato City began its efforts as a "yakitori town" and that the event is also celebrating its 10th anniversary, and expressed his enthusiasm for the event, saying that he has prepared some surprises for people to look forward to.

Masako Aomura, chairperson of the Japan Yakitori Culture Promotion Association, commented on the restaurants, "Each restaurant has its own local history and flavor, which I hope you will enjoy. I hope you will enjoy them.

This year we are planning to set up a mist truck that can spray for about 8 hours to prevent heat stroke, making this event a great way to feel cooler even in the heat of the day. Everyone is welcome to come!

Related Links

West Japan Yakitori Festival 2025 Event Page