2023 Memphis Japan Festival Event - Memphis Botanic Garden (Celebrate the History, Culture & People of Japan: Peformers, Food, Workshops, Exhibtions)NEW

Memphis Japan Festival Event. ​Come celebrate the history, culture, and people of Japan. A family-friendly, interactive and hands-on experience of Japanese culture featuring food, ​entertainment, games, crafts and more!

About The Memphis Japan Festival 
The Memphis Japan Festival is a cultural event held at the Memphis Botanic Garden, celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Japan. This festival provides an immersive experience for attendees to explore various aspects of Japanese culture, from traditional arts and crafts to modern pop culture elements. The festival typically features a combination of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and culinary experiences that highlight the connections between Japan and the local Memphis community.

Festival Date
November 5, 2023, Sunday

Event Time
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time

​Admission
The Box Office at Gate A will open at 9:00 a.m.
Admission includes Memphis Botanic Garden.
Adults $12
Seniors (62+) $10
Students $7
Children (2-12) $7
Children (under 2) Free
Garden members Free
Parking Free

If you are a student, bring your student ID if you have one or advise the Box Office representative that you are a student.

Masks are encouraged in indoor areas at the Garden.
Hand sanitizer stations and hand washing facilities will be available.

​Directions
Memphis Botanic Garden is located in Audubon Park, in the heart of East Memphis at 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, Tennessee, 38117

Parking
Enter the festival though Gate A with free parking in the North Lot.

More you need to know
​Pets are not allowed.
​The Festival will be held, rain or shine.
An ATM and HCT emergency medical responders will be located just inside the Festival entrance at Gate A.

​2023 Entertainment
​A full day of music, dance, martial arts, ​a roving Japanese Candyman, and taiko.

Main Stage Emcees
Allison Kiefer
Margaret Price​

Performers
Kazha
Kent Family Magic Circus
Masaji Terasawa, The Candyman
​nozomi
​St. Louis Osuwa Taiko
Synonymix!
The Skalors​

Martial Arts Groups
Memphis Goju-ryu Karate
Memphis Kendo and Iaido Club
University of Memphis Taido Karate Club

Festival Location
Memphis Botanic Garden - Japanese Garden750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117

Festival Event Title
Memphis Japan Festival Memphis Botanic Garden - Celebrate the History, Culture & People of Japan