There are a few beach festivals taking place in and around Tokyo too, but they all pale in comparison to this two-day spectacle. It’s set on the scenic Chuya Sun Beach in Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture in Japan that’s a two-and-half-hour flight from Tokyo. The stage hosts Japanese and international acts, but it’s the backdrop that will stun.
Japanese act to watch: The Tokyo-based experimental soul band Wonk trips through musical styles, including jazz, soul and hip hop, to great effect.