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VTuber Streaming Experience and DIY Merch From 500 Yen: Yokote City Hosts Entertainment Creator Festival on August 15
Activ8 Inc. (Shibuya, Tokyo), through its Yokote Kizuna Project, will hold the hands-on event “Yokote Entertainment Creator Festival (Summer)” on August 15, 2026 at Ao-na, a lifelong learning center in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. The event features programs that let attendees experience the “creator side” of the entertainment business, including VTuber career workshops and fan-merch crafting. Admission is free.
Key Points
- Event: “Yokote Entertainment Creator Festival (Summer),” August 15, 10:00–18:00
- VTuber Workshop: Create a 3D avatar, try VTuber streaming, and make merch — all for 500 yen (max 10 groups per session)
- Fan Merch Corner: DIY pin badges (500 yen), mugs and T-shirts (2,000 yen each)
- Free admission: Workshops charged separately; advance booking via Peatix
VTuber Career Workshop Details
The flagship “VTuber Career Workshop” lets participants go through the entire pipeline — creating a 3D avatar, trying out a live VTuber stream, and making original merchandise — for just 500 yen. Each session is capped at 10 groups and is designed for all ages. It offers a rare chance to peek behind the curtain of the entertainment business.
DIY Fan Merch and Craft Corners
At the DIY Fan Merch Corner, visitors can design and produce pin badges (500 yen), mugs (2,000 yen), and T-shirts (2,000 yen). A separate “Everyone Can Create” corner provides even more casual options such as coloring pages (free) and felt-patch crafting (1,000 yen).
Venue “Ao-na” and Concurrent Subculture Fest
The venue is Ao-na, a community hub near the east exit of Yokote Station in Akita Prefecture. On the same day, the #Yokote Subculture Fest and a public Bon Odori dance will also be held, making for a full day of entertainment and local culture. Advance reservations are available on Peatix.
The Yokote Kizuna Project Going Forward
The Yokote Kizuna Project is a regional revitalization initiative led by Activ8 Inc., the company behind Kizuna AI. By offering entertainment experiences centered on VTuber culture, the project aims to attract new foot traffic to regional cities. Further events are expected in the future.
Outlook
A program that lets people actually try VTuber streaming holds obvious appeal for younger generations curious about the creator side of entertainment. With free admission and affordable workshop fees, the event is accessible for families. Its co-hosting with the Subculture Fest should help energize the entire community.
Source: PR TIMES
