Matsuri is a festival dedicated to contemporary Japanese pop culture, promoting popular subcultures such as anime, manga, modern Japanese fashion, K-pop, esports, and cosplay, while also introducing visitors to traditional Japanese culture through a variety of interactive activities.
Organized with the support of the Japanese Language and Culture Center, the festival has been held annually since 2015.
Visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese cultural experiences, including:
🎐 Shodō (Japanese Calligraphy)
🎋 Omikuji (traditional Japanese fortune slips)
📄 Origami
The festival takes place outdoors, featuring a food market where authentic Japanese cuisine will be prepared by Japanese chefs.
Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of products imported from Japan, including:
🪭 Japanese fans
📜 Hanging scrolls
📚 Manga
🍡 Traditional Japanese sweets
🎌 Anime figures
🖼 Posters
✨ And many other Japan- and anime-related collectibles and accessories.
The festival will also host:
🎭 Cosplay Competition
🎤 K-pop Dance Competition
👨👩👧 No age restrictions.
👶 Children under 5 years old are admitted free of charge.