Festival PlaylistSeries 1 "Welcome to Japan" �?Festival Playlist Guide
Intermediate 7 min read Updated 2026-05-22
Series 1 Overview
Series 1 "Welcome to Japan" runs from May 21 to June 18, 2026. This is FH6's first post-launch festival season, featuring 10 new cars �?all Japanese marques fitting the Japan theme.
How the Festival Playlist Works
- 4 Seasons per Series (7 days each)
- Daily Challenges — 1-2 points each
- Weekly Challenges — 5-7 points, multi-stage
- Seasonal Events — PR Stunts (3 pts), Championships (5 pts), Events (3-4 pts)
- Points accumulate toward Series-level rewards
- Series History Rewards — exclusive cars based on lifetime accumulated points
Seasonal Dates
| Season | Start | End |
|---|
| 鈽€�?Summer | May 21 | May 28 |
| 馃崅 Autumn | May 28 | June 4 |
| 鉂勶�?Winter | June 4 | June 11 |
| 馃尭 Spring | June 11 | June 18 |
Seasonal Reward Cars
鈽€�?Summer (May 21�?8)
| Car | Points Needed |
|---|
| 1999 Toyota Altezza RS200 Z EDITION | 20 pts |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR | 40 pts |
馃崅 Autumn (May 28 �?June 4)
| Car | Points Needed |
|---|
| 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec | 20 pts |
| 1991 Honda CR-X SiR | 40 pts |
鉂勶�?Winter (June 4�?1)
| Car | Points Needed |
|---|
| 2019 Subaru STI S209 | 20 pts |
| 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37 | 40 pts |
馃尭 Spring (June 11�?8)
| Car | Points Needed |
|---|
| 1996 Toyota Starlet Glanza V | 20 pts |
| 1974 Toyota Corolla SR5 | 40 pts |
Series-Wide Rewards
| Points | Car | Notes |
|---|
| 60 | 2008 Mazda Furai | FH6 debut �?450hp 3-rotor ethanol concept |
| 120 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | Backstage Pass |
How to Get the Mazda Furai (60 Points)
You only need 60 points out of ~200+ available:
- Complete all 4 Weekly Challenges (20�?8 pts)
- Do Seasonal Events each season (4 �?~15 pts = 60 pts)
- Sprinkle in Daily Challenges as needed
That's about 2�? hours per week for the Furai.
What's New in Series 1
- No Trial events in Series 1 �?The Trial returns in Series 2 (requires Gold Wristband)
- Cherry Blossom Badge — complete every Playlist activity type to earn this special profile badge
- Expired Playlist cars will be obtainable later �?major FOMO fix, cycling through aftermarket car system
- Stunt Party — renamed Forzathon Live with cooperative public events
Tips
- Use recommended cars highlighted in playlist for Seasonal Events
- Highly Skilled difficulty needed for full points
- Series 1 has no Trial �?easier to reach 60 pts
- Get the Furai first �?may not cycle back for months
- Backstage Pass (120 pts) lets you claim one past reward
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