Traditional folk entertainment is an irreplaceable part of regional culture, and its continuance and development are one of the challenges faced by local governments. Entwined with the Tama River, the biggest symbol of the Tama region, Tama River basin local authorities Fuchu City, Chofu City, Hino City, Komae City, Tama City, Inagi City, Kosuge Village and Tabayama Village work together to hold the Tama River Basin Folk Performance Festival, in which traditional folk entertainment groups compete. The aim of the event is to promote exchange in the river basin area in the hope of revitalizing each local government.
The 2023 festival featured a total of eight performances: Hayashi by Fuchubayashi hozonkai Shinshukushibu; hayashi by Chofushi kyodogeinou matsuribayashi hozonkai Kamifudahayashiren; hayashi by Hinoshi matsuribayashi hozonkai; ohayashi by Iwado hayashi hozonkai; wadaiko by WADAIKO SEISEKI KOOU; hayashi by Aoibayashi-hozonkai; Kagura by Konagatajindaikagura hozonkai; and shishimai by Tabayamamura bunkazai hozonkai.