2024 Taste of Japan Arizona, Heritage Plaza (Japanese Food, Sumo, Japanese Pop Culture, Anime, Cosplay, Entertainment, Merchandise..) All in 1 Place!NEW

Taste of Japan is coming to Arizona! Bringing all of your favorite Japanese foods, Japanese pop culture, Anime, Cosplay, Entertainment, Merchandise, fun activities, all-in-one place! Get a taste of Japan with everything from traditional Japanese food such as Ramen, Takoyaki, Yakitori to other various street foods, Get a glimpse of Japan’s local drinking culture with a VIP access to our “Yokocho Fest”, a beer & sake garden where you can drink and dine to your heart’s content!

Dates
December 14th (12 pm - 9 pm)
December 15th (12 pm - 7 pm)

Location
Heritage Square, Downtown Phoenix, 113 N 6th St. Phoenix, AZ 85004

Tickets
Early Bird Ticket: $10.00 (One Day)
Day of Event Ticket: $15.00 (One Day)
Children 12 and Under: Free admission (accompanied by an adult)

Second year in Arizona, Taste of Japan brings a captivating cultural experience featuring:
• Authentic Japanese foods
• Pop culture exhibits
• Live entertainment
• Unique merchandise
• Engaging activities for all ages

What’s New This Year
Expanded festivities, offering something for families, foodies, and Japanese culture enthusiasts alike.

Tickets and Pre-Order Options
Ticketing Options
• Early Bird One-Day Ticket: $10.00
• Goodie Bag - Early Bird: $40.00
• Yokocho Bag - Early Bird: $45.00

Food Pre-Order
• Skip the lines by pre-ordering food from popular vendors like Takoyaki, Ramen, and Yakitori.

Event Highlights
Yokocho Fest
• Meaning "alleyway," Yokocho Fest offers a deep dive into Japan’s local drinking culture.
• Enjoy a special tasting ticket with options for Japanese sake, beer, and a tuna sashimi sampler.

Stage Performances
• USA SUMO - Witness authentic sumo demonstrations by Japanese Sumo Champions.
• Live Tuna Cutting Demonstration - Get an up-close look at this traditional Japanese art form.

Food & Beverage Vendors (Oishii Yokocho)
Amamiya Baby Castella
Daikokuya
Honda-Ya
Kashiwa Ramen
Kyoto Scottsdale
Midoh
Shin Sen Gumi
Shake Ramen
Beard Papas
Bluey & Co
CRAFTI Tea & Mocktail
Mochy Japanese Food
Pizza Studio
Kagura
SakeHaus
Smackarons
Sushi Boy
Takoyaki Tanota
Tokyo Udon

Retail & Merchandise
Balmuda
Gacha x2
CA Apparel
Clenn Designs
Cosmic Fluff
Jpn Toys
Popness Monsters
Konbini Bites
Tanoshi Pop
Charm Square Inc.
Goozee Pins
Book Off
Confetti Kitty
Cute Sew Luna
Koala Tea
Kyocera
Love & Justice Boutique
Legendary GemWorks
OHYAZE
Sticker Zoo Designs
Sakku
Yajai
Japanest International Baptist Church

Sponsors and Partners
Asahi
Choya
Hakutsuru Sake
Wismettac
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
Consulate General of Japan Los Angeles
International Marine Products Inc.
Iris USA
Foundre
WifiDash
K2 Enterprise