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KOKUYOSA 2027

North American International Yosakoi Festival

Bringing Yosakoi to the world stage

📅 Sep 25–26, 2027 | 📍 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge
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Dance with us in 2027 2026 results
2027 KOKUYOSA 2027 — teams & dancers wanted — Sept 25–26, 2027 · up to 8 North American + 7 Japanese teams · no payment now Pre-book your team →
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Dance at KOKUYOSA 2027

Bring your team to the 3rd North American International Yosakoi Festival and dance alongside teams from Japan, the USA and Canada in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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When & where

Sat–Sun, Sept 25–26, 2027 at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge — the same venue as 2026.

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Limited slots

Up to 8 teams from North America and 7 teams from Japan. Slots are held in order of pre-booking.

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Pre-book now, pay later

Pre-booking is free and non-binding. Fees, packages and deadlines will be announced later; your slot is confirmed once the entry fee is paid.

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RESULTS 2026

KOKUYOSA 2026 award winners

Thank you to the 12 teams from Japan, the USA and Canada who danced at the 2nd KOKUYOSA on September 19–20, 2026.

Grand Prize YOSOCA
Nikka Yuko Garden Award Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador Kizuna International Team
Award of Excellence “Yume” San -SUN-
Award of Excellence “Iki” APPARE Yosakoi Vancouver
Award of Excellence “Sō” Narutaka
Judges' Special Award Setsumai Yosakoi
Naruko Award Sensyu Sorya Dancing Team
KOKUYOSA 2026 archive — all 12 teams
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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge

Dates

Sat–Sun, Sept 25–26, 2027. The detailed timetable will be announced closer to the festival.

Location

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Admission

General admission is free — everyone welcome.

Getting here

About 2 hrs south of Calgary. Parking and transit info on the Visit page.

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NEWS

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September 5, 2026 · お知らせ

KOKUYOSA Returns to Lethbridge, Sept 19–20 / 第2回北米国際よさこい祭り、9月19日・20日開催(入場無料)

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — The sound of the naruko returns to southern Alberta. KOKUYOSA, the North…
September 5, 2026 · お知らせ

Your Complete Guide to KOKUYOSA 2026 / 当日ガイド完全版:入場無料・スケジュール・見どころ

KOKUYOSA 2026 is almost here! The 2nd North America International Yosakoi Festival takes over N…
July 11, 2026 · お知らせ

KOKUYOSA Featured in the Yomiuri Shimbun / 読売新聞「ニュースの門」でKOKUYOSAが紹介されました

KOKUYOSA has made the news in Japan! The July 11, 2026 edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun — one of…
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Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary / Kochi Prefecture / City of Kochi / Yosakoi Festival Promotion Association / Yosakoi Festival Venue Federation / Kochi City Tourism Association / Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi Executive Committee / YOSAKOI Soran Festival Organizing Committee