“UENnichi at Josenji” Scheduled for Saturday, October 25, at Josenji Temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima
“UENnichi” is a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Buddhist temple fairs, combining music, crafts, and food in one place. The event aims to foster new connections and experiences. While Josenji Temple has a history of hosting music events, this marks the first time it will hold the UENnichi festival.
The live music performances will take place in the main hall of Josenji Temple, featuring Keiichi Sokabe, Yūransen (a four-member lineup), Empty, and gnkosaiBAND. During the intervals between sets, there will also be Dharma talks by monks from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji sect.
Additionally, a market will be held on the temple grounds with vendors from across Japan, including Hiroshima’s STEREO RECORDS, Kagawa, Kyoto, and Mie. Various stalls will offer curry, antiques, pottery, art goods, and more.
Ticket reservations have already begun. While the limited early-bird tickets have sold out, advance tickets are still available.
UENnichi at Josenji
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Venue: Yukiyama Josenji Temple (2-2 Nishikubo-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima)
LIVE: Doors open at 16:00 / Show starts at 16:30
MARKET: 12:00–16:30 (open to the public, free admission) / 16:30–21:00 (entry limited to live ticket holders)
LIVE
Doors open: 16:00 / Start: 16:30
Performers: Keiichi Sokabe, Yūransen (4-member lineup), Empty, gnkosaiBAND
LIVE TICKETS:
Limited Early Bird: ¥5,000
Advance: ¥5,500
Door: ¥6,000
Free admission for junior high school students and younger
One-drink purchase required
Tickets available at: https://t.livepocket.jp/e/uennichi2025 (Live Pocket)
MARKET
Featuring vendors such as:
STEREO RECORDS (Hiroshima), nandi (Hiroshima), Barbarian Farm (Hiroshima), KALEIDO (Hiroshima), something like that (Okayama), Dontaku Toy Company (Okayama), Gafu (Tottori), Chaloo (Kagawa), TAKI・焚 (Kyoto), Shino Ogawa (Kyoto), 100% ORENCHI (Mie), CAFE SNUG (Mie), Taro Tanaka (Gifu), Osakoya (Tokyo), and more!
TALK
Speaker: Kei Shimazu (Monk, Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji Sect)
Venue: Yukiyama Josenji Temple (Hiroshima)
Organizer: UEN
Main Visual Design: Wang Ruiyu
