# Soja Lord Akimoto History Festival
_総社秋元公歴史まつり_

- **When:** Sun, Nov 8, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Around Soja Community Center — 1583-2 Soja-machi Soja, Maebashi City, Gunma
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.407234,139.039932
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Matsuri & Festivals
- **Official site:** https://www.maebashi-cvb.com/event/2018
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/cny-7

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This festival honors Lord Akimoto, a samurai who was granted the Soja domain in 1601 for his achievements at the Battle of Sekigahara and was beloved by locals for contributions such as developing irrigation canals. A parade of armored warriors, reminiscent of the Warring States period, marches through the Soja area. At the Soja Community Center, the festival also features a market with local and regional food, as well as stage events, including a large picture-story show inspired by Tengu Iwa irrigation.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/cny-7