The Best Japanese Festivals & Events On the Web

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2025 #Fathom 8th Annual Studio Ghibli Fest: Experience the Wonder of Beloved, Groundbreaking Animated Films (Schedule) [Video] #StudioGhibli #Totoro
2025 Annual Japanese Heritage Day Event: Seattle Mariners Baseball at T-Mobile Park (Use Special Link)
2025: 41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival Event (Japanese Arts & Crafts, Food, Origami, Martial Arts..) 2 Days [See Video]
Japanese Hip Hop: A Cross-Cultural Conversation featuring COMA-CHI, ASUKA & MeccaGodZilla
2025: 3rd Annual Japanese Festival in Western Montana (Live Music, Sushi, Crafts, Ikebana, Calligraphy, Games..) 2 Days
2025: 51st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Event, Sakura Square - A Celebration of Japanese-American Culture: Japanese Foods, Taiko, Dancing (2 days)
2025 Hello Kitty Truck West, Marketplace at Factoria Event, Bellevue, WA (Pick-Up Super-Cute Treats & Merch, While Supplies Last!) #HelloKitty
2025 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck West, Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood Appearance (Pick-Up Some Supercute Treats and Merch)
2025 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Event: Park Meadows, Denver (Hello Kitty Cakes, Donuts, Macarons and Other Sweets!  Hello Kitty Super Cute Merch!)
2025 Hello Kitty Truck West, The Landing, Renton, WA (Pick-Up Super-Cute Treats & Merch, While Supplies Last!)
2025 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck West, Tacoma Mall, WA Appearance (Pick-Up Some Supercute Treats and Merch)
2025 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck West, Clackamas Town Center, OR Appearance (Pick-Up Some Supercute Treats and Merch)
2025 Hello Kitty Cafe Trruck at Washington Square, Portland, Oregon (Pick-Up Some Supercute Treats and Merch)

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2025 Map of Historic San Jose Japantown, California

Things To See & Do in San Jose Japantown


San Jose is one of the oldest Japantowns in the United States.


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Map of San Jose Japantown

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Map of San Jose Japantown

About San Jose Japantown

How Old is San Jose Japantown?

Japantown San Jose has been alive for more than 126 years now.

Where is San Jose Japantown Located?

San Jose Japantown town is located north of Downtown, and it is of the most prominent Japanese landmarks in the US. The development of the town is associated with what was then Chinatown that was developed by John Heinlen, but which faded away due to the great depression.

Where is San Jose Japantown Located?

San Jose Japantown town is located north of Downtown, and it is of the most prominent Japanese landmarks in the US.

Where Can I Find the History of San Jose Japantown?

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose holds the history of the Japanese in this area.

What is the Largest Japanese Festival in San Jose Japantown?

The San Jose Buddhist Church Obon Festival is the largest Japanese festival event in San Jose Japantown.

When Did the First Japanese Immigrants Come to San Jose?

The first generation Japanese (Issei) came to Santa Clara Valley because of the large farming work around 1890.

Where Do I Park in San Jose Japantown?

On Jackson Street there is metered parking. If you park off the main street you have 2 hour parking.

Where Can You Get Fresh Manju in San Jose Japantown?

Shuei-Do Manju Shop. They bake fresh Manju daily and everything is made by hand, the old fashioned way.