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Taiwan-Japan Great Harbor Fruit Festival lineup revealed: Fire EX., Guiba, Mango Jump to perform

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 Taiwan-Japan "Great Harbor Fruit Festival" will feature performances by popular bands Fire EX. and Mango Jump, alongside Japanese groups Guiba and Tokyo Central Line.
  • The festival in Kaohsiung will also include Taiwanese and Japanese fruit markets, talks by local young farmers, and cultural experiences from 11 Japanese cities.
  • The event aims to celebrate Taiwanese and Japanese music, culture, and produce, fostering exchange between the two regions.

Kaohsiung is set to host the 2026 Taiwan-Japan "Great Harbor Fruit Festival" on August 1st and 2nd at the Kaohsiung Music Center's Sea Breeze Plaza and Riverside Corridor. The event promises a vibrant fusion of music, culture, and culinary delights, bringing together popular artists from both Taiwan and Japan.

Headlining the musical performances are Taiwanese rock bands Fire EX. and Mango Jump, who will share the stage with talented Japanese acts including the rock band Guiba and the instrumental group Tokyo Central Line. The lineup also features Japanese singer-songwriter Soichi Yamamato and Japanese singer Maki, showcasing the diverse musical talents bridging Taiwan and Japan.

Not only will the Taiwan-Japan music performances be exciting, but we will also gather Taiwanese and Japanese fruit and brand markets, invite Kaohsiung's young farmers to speak, and feature popular KOL interactions, fruit-themed games, and cultural experiences from 11 Japanese cities.

โ€” Chang Yen-chingDirector of the Administrative and International Affairs Department, describing the festival's diverse offerings.

Beyond the music, the festival will immerse attendees in a celebration of produce and culture. It will feature markets offering Taiwanese and Japanese fruits and brands, alongside talks by Kaohsiung's young farmers sharing their experiences in brand management and innovation. Visitors can also engage with popular KOLs, participate in fruit-themed games, and explore cultural experiences from 11 Japanese cities.

Adding a unique touch, the festival will see the first-ever joint appearance of Shimane Prefecture's mascot, Shimanetto, and Kaohsiung MRT's stationmaster mascot, Mikan. Fukushima Prefecture's "MOMO GIRLS" and the traditional performance group "Asahi Taiko" will also present exciting performances, further enriching the cultural exchange.

Fire EX., Mango Jump will bring passionate performances, and Japanese bands Guiba, Tokyo Central Line, Taiwanese-based Japanese singer Soichi Yamamato, and Japanese singer Maki will also perform across the sea, showcasing the charm of Taiwan-Japan music.

โ€” Administrative and International Affairs DepartmentDetailing the musical lineup for the festival.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.