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Date: Sunday, 6 October, 2024       Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
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Map of Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Drive

Largest Japanese Family Day Festival Event. Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park was started as a way to introduce Japanese traditional culture and to interact with the people of Southern California.

Through the years, it has become one of the most popular spring festivals in southern California. Featuring cultural events and demonstrations, Japan Family Day has something for everyone. So, be ready to observe, participate, and most of all, have fun.

Festival Date
Oct 5 - 6, 2024

Festival Time (Gates open)
11:00 am - 5 pm 

Tickets


The Tokyo City Cup, is the sole graded stakes race named for a major city outside of the United States. A free Tokyo City Cup giveaway is available for a limited number of patrons, and a Tokyo City Cup Game will also be taking place, with various prizes to be awarded to the winners. Information on Free Admission and details of the event will be available on our website(below).Gates open at Santa Anita Park at 11:00 a.m., with first post at 1:00 pm 

Japan Family Day features Japanese cultural exhibition booths, a taiko (Japanese drum) performance by LA Taiko Ichiza , Japanese pop culture and cosplay, varied entertainment for children, and many opportunities to sample your favorite Japanese cuisine, such as ramen, sushi, Takoyaki, and much more! Our Tokyo City Cup Ambassador will also be available throughout the day to take photos. Additionally, this year's special events will include a cosplay contest with famous cosplayers as judges and J-pop live performances by Tune in Tokyo.

More Information
Website: www.japanfamilyday.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/japanfamilyday
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JapanFamilyDay

Come and Enjoy Tokyo city cup GⅢ, other horse racing, Japanese traditional/pop culture, and traditional food! 

Festival Details
Date: October  at 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Santa Anita Park(285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, California 91007)
Ticket: FREE Admission

What To Find In The Festival?
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pan Cake) / Takoyaki (Octopus Ball) / Bbq / Sushi /Curry Rice / Yakisoba / Tea And Bakery / Nikuman (Pork Bun) / Japanese Style Hotdog / Ramen / Shaved Ice / Ice Cream + More!!

Japanese Culture
Please enjoy and experience the authentic Japanese traditional culture exhibits.

You can learn more about Japanese “Omotenashi (Japanese Hospitality)” through the workshops and performances. Tea Ceremony / Calligraphy/Origami

Japanese Entertainment
Don’t Miss Out Live Taiko Performance At Grand Stand Stage.

Family
Special fun area for kids and families. Japan family day’s signature omatsuri section has full of excitement such as yo-yo fishing game, character fishing game, omen (character masks), bounce house and pony ride. The kids fun area also features anime/pop culture booths for Japanese pop culture fans.


Facebook
www.facebook.com/JapanFamilyDay/

Website
www.tokyocitycup.com/

Event Location
Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007

Event Title
Annual Tokyo City Cup & Japan Family Day - Japanese Food, Performers, Origami, Anime, Japanese Beer, Fashion, Raffle.. [Video]

Event Title
Annual Tokyo City Cup & Japan Family Day - Japanese Food, Performers, Origami, Anime, Japanese Beer, Fashion, Raffle.. [Video]


 

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Sunday, 6 October, 2024



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