Full Manual ① Daidogeihaku 2026
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Daytime (FREE Stage) is free admission and open viewing. *Venue Map *Program
A record-breaking 127 groups and 142 performers—the largest in Japan! (Includes overlapping performance days). A 5-day Golden Week gathering of performers!
**Dates** May 2nd (Sat), 3rd (Sun/Holiday), 4th (Mon/Holiday), 5th (Tue/Holiday), and 6th (Wed/Holiday), 2026.
- Daytime (FREE Stage): Free admission / Open viewing - 2nd & 3rd: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM - 4th, 5th, & 6th: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Note: Programs may change without notice due to weather or performer conditions!
- Official X (Twitter) *Fastest source for updates → https://x.com/daidogeihaku (@daidougeihaku)
Visuals & Venue Map FREE Stage Programs for May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th.
Full Manual ② Daidogeihaku 2026
International and daytime guests... All with 'Free Admission & Open Viewing'.
🎖️ **Daytime Guest: Taitai & Aria (Taiwan)** *Pole Acrobatics (Chinese Pole) Mastery at 6 meters above the ground! Taitai, a professional performer from Taiwan, is a highly skilled artist specializing in pole acrobatics. As a member of a duo acrobat team, he delivers dynamic performances that captivate the audience with exceptional physicality, an overwhelming sense of balance, and creative direction. He has performed at major street art festivals in Taiwan and on numerous international tours and cultural exchange events worldwide. His expression, merging street performance with contemporary art, has received high acclaim across borders. He is a notable international performer combining advanced acrobatic skills with a live stage presence that engages the audience.
🎖️ **Daytime Guest: Wu Haw Jong (Taiwan)** *Diabolo Show 'From Silence to Play' - Diabolo shaped by calligraphy and contemporary rhythms. An artist from Taiwan who has established a unique performance style merging calligraphy, kendama, and visual arts, transcending traditional circus acts. With precise control and quiet yet powerful physical expression, he creates a one-of-a-kind stage that overwhelms viewers. Having won the Tokyo International Diabolo Championship, he has performed extensively in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He has elevated juggling into a form of 'cultural expression,' earning high praise internationally. [Awards] - Skill Innovation Award — Big Top Circus Awards - Winner, Tokyo International Diabolo Championship (2016) - Runner-up, Asia Cup Diabolo Competition (2016) - Judge — World Diabolo Championships and International Competitions (2025), and many others.
🎖️ **Daytime Guest: Kymmy** *Stilts / Roaming at various times A 3-meter giant appears!? Kymmy is a performer boasting some of the best stilt techniques in Japan. Captivating audiences with versatile styles ranging from pop and cute costumes to elegant, dignified dresses. Her expressive performance, changing with her costumes, fascinates everyone from children to adults. Experience the magic of smiles and surprises in your town. Enjoy the accidental encounter!
Full Manual ③ Daidogeihaku 2026
Back by popular demand! 'Statue Carnival' held concurrently! 5 days of Golden Week filled with fantasy!
**Concurrent Event: 2nd 'Statue Carnival'** *What is a statue? Search for [Street Performance Statue] *What is roaming? Search for [Street Performance Roaming]
A close-up event held alongside 'Daidogeihaku' is the 2nd 'Statue Carnival'!
🥇 **Official Ambassador (by Statue Carnival): Maimu Danshaku** Based in Nagoya, a street performer who creates the 'impact of stillness' through statues (statue art) and pantomime! His popularity is immense, with an unusual following of over 100,000 in the statue industry! Video views on YouTube and Instagram alone have reached approximately 120 million (verified range). Event appearances are extremely rare, making this a special occasion.
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Organizations: Statue Carnival