A summer BBQ in Japan (夏のバーベキュー, Natsu no bābekyū) is more than just a meal—it’s a seasonal event deeply tied to Japanese social culture, summer traditions, and the love of outdoor gatherings.
★Grilling chicken and veggies
★The BBQ Area
★My Colleagues
★With colleagues and family’s
★The Designated BBQ Area
Where BBQs Happen in Japan
Unlike some countries where you can grill almost anywhere, in Japan BBQ is usually done in designated spots/BBQ Permitted zones:
- Riversides (川辺, kawabe) – Popular in suburban and rural areas, where people grill near cool streams and rivers.
- Beaches (海岸, kaigan) – Coastal BBQs are common, especially in Kanagawa (Enoshima), Chiba, Okinawa, and other seaside regions.
- Public Parks with BBQ areas – Many urban parks like Showa Kinen Park (Tokyo) or Maishima Seaside Park (Osaka) have rental BBQ facilities. We have organized on a park area
- Campgrounds & mountains – Families and groups often combine BBQ with camping, hiking, or fireworks festivals.
★Grilling on Point
★Chicken Skewers
On a Hot 36’ Summer day we gathered for our BBQ at Kasai Rinkai Park, stiuated on Kasai ward, edogawa city, Tokyo. My Office colleagues has arragened the whole things.
The Google Maps Link of Kasai Rinkai park BBQ Field and Kasai Rinkai Park 
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Typical BBQ Food in Japan
Japanese BBQs mix yakiniku-style grilling with seasonal favorites:
- Lamb cut slices and beef steaks -Overnight marinated with lot of oriental spices.
- Chicken Skewer- Marinated wit spring onion with chicken pieces.
- Halal Hamburger- minced lamb with different spices bind up with cornflour.
- Grilled Chicken- grilled chicken also a main dish of BBQ
- Sides- Marinated corn, Pumpkin, eggplant, cabbage, potato, carrots, with different types of Roti and different types of signature Sauces. And soda, cider, juices and soft drinks were available.
★Beef Steak
★Veggeis and kebab
★Rinkai park Entrance
The Atmosphere
A Japanese summer BBQ is lively, casual, and social:
- Groups: Families, university circles, coworkers, or friends.
- Set-up: Tarps, folding chairs, tents, and portable grills.
- Music & games: Bluetooth speakers, card games, frisbee, badminton.
- Fireworks (花火, hanabi): Small handheld fireworks are a must after the sun sets.
- Relaxed pace: BBQs often last several hours, with people eating in small batches as food comes off the grill rather than all at once.
★All were doing grilling on their tents
★The Jungle Side
★my attire was Bangladeshi Cotton Sharee
Unique Features of BBQ
- Tents and Chairs we can lend our tent, chairs, and others possible equipment from the Park BBQ authority.
- Teppan plates for noodles and seafood instead of only open grills.
- Communal cooking – people gather around one or two grills instead of individuals grilling their own food.
- Portable, lightweight setups since people often bring everything on public transport.
- Cultural etiquette:
- Someone often takes the “grill master” role.
- Food is shared evenly.
- Trash is carefully separated for recycling, and everyone helps clean up.
★Parl view
★Park view
Diamonds and Flower Ferris wheel
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Spectacular Tokyo’s Tallest Ferris Wheel
A Japanese summer BBQ is not just about grilling food—it’s a seasonal event filled with nature, social bonding, and summer nostalgia. It combines the smoky joy of yakiniku, the fun of festivals, and the cooling relief of rivers or beaches, making it a beloved way to celebrate summer.
★The water cascade in front of kasai rinkai park station
Infront of Kasai Rinaki Park station
Overall Summary
Wheelchair accessibility : Yes
Opening hour- 09:00- 16:00 17:00- 21:00
Opening/closing Day- Everyday open
Admission - Free of cost in the park
BBQ zone- have to make reservation before the specific day and different BBQ packages ha different price.
Parking- park’s paid parking lot
Nearest Station - kasai Rinkai Park Station- Keiyo Line
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