From Thursday, November 6 to Sunday, November 9, 2025, the FIA World Rally Championship “FORUM8 Rally Japan 2025” will be held in Aichi and Gifu Prefectures. Ahead of this event, the “FORUM8 Rally Japan Support Festival @ Hisaya-odori Park” will be held at Hisaya-odori Park in Nagoya City from Sunday, November 2 to Sunday, November 9.
This event will bring together drivers, teams, and officials participating in Rally Japan, with an aim to expanding the fan base for the event. A diverse range of content will allow participants to experience the appeal of rally firsthand. If you can come out to enjoy the excitement of FORUM8 Rally Japan 2025 right in the heart of Nagoya City.
■ Date and Time: November 2 (Sunday) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday, November 3rd to Friday, November 7th, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 8 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 9 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
■ Venue: Hisaya-odori Park (Nishiki 3-chome, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, etc.)
■ Admission: Free
■ Organizer: FORUM8 Rally Japan 2025 Commission
■ Co-hosted by Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, and Toyota City
■ Collaborating with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
※ In the event of a heavy rain, flood, or storm warning being issued, the event will be canceled. Additionally, the content, schedule, and other details may be subject to change due to weather or other reasons.
■ Content
| Date | Contents |
| Sunday, the 2nd to Sunday, the 9th | ・ Rally Japan Photo Spot ・ Message Board for Support Messages |
| Sunday, the 2nd | ・ Stage Event ※See below ・ Rally Car Display (Rally 1 and others) ・ Rally Japan 2025 Trophy Exhibition ・ Rally Course ・ Official merchandise and game tickets on sale ・ eSports Experience Corner ・ WRC Host Country Cuisine (Food Trucks) |
| Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th | ・ Rally Car Exhibition (Rally 1 and others) ・ TOKYO FM “SPORTS BEAT supported by TOYOTA” Public Recording (8th) ・ Public Viewing (Live Stream of Rally Japan 2025 Special Stage) ・ eSports Experience Corner ・NINJA GAMES JAM Supported by Red Bull (A hybrid showcase of trial, parkour, and breaking) ・ All Japan Gyoza Festival ・ Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER Illumination (TGR Motif) |
For the latest information, please check the Event Special Site.
■ Date and Time:
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:10 PM
■Venue:
Hisaya-odori Park Media Hiroba (3-chome, Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya City)
■ Scheduled Speakers:
Takamoto Katsuta, Kalle Rovanperä, Ott Tänak, Joshua McErlean Governor of Aichi Prefecture Hideaki Omura, Mayor of Nagoya Ichiro Hirosawa, Mayor of Toyota Toshihiko Ōta
■ Special Guest:
Aya Asahina (Actress/Model)
■ Main Content:
Welcome Ceremony
Rally Japan 2025 Trophy Unveiling
Driver Talk Show & Autograph Session
■ Other:
Driver photo session after the event (Hisaya-odori Park Mizube Hiroba)
A press conference with Takamoto Katsuta and Kalle Rovanperä is scheduled to take place
