18th Annual 2023 Japanese Classic Car Show Event - America's 1st & Original Large Scale Japanese Show Dedicated to Old School Cars, Marina Green Park

2023 - Annual Bowers Museum Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Event (Live: Taiko, Art, Music & Dance)

2023 Japantown Kodomo no Hi Children's Day Festival Event, San Francisco (Games, Art, Crafts, Performances..)

2023 Children’s Day Event: Kodomo no Hi (Activities, Performances, Traditions..) Every Child is a Star as they Pose with Life-Sized Samurai Armor

2023 Spring Festival Event: Celebration of Japanese Culture & the Beauty of Cherry Blossoms - Franklin Park Conservatory

2023 Made in Japan: 20th-Century Poster Art (Mar-Sep 10) Japanese Poster Design Reflects Country’s Rich Vvisual Culture & Printmaking Tradition

2023 - 14th Annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival Event (Japanese Culture, Bon Odori Dancing, Arts, Taiko, Performances, Music and Japanese Food)

2023 - 54th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Event: To Commemorate Japanese American Incarceration During World War II (Kyodo Taiko Will Perform)[See Video]

2023 - 2nd Annual Signature Event: GVJCI Izakaya (Happy Hour Style: Specialty Small Bite Food, Sake, Beer and Live Music)

2023 Bon Odori Practice - San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Tu/Th)

2023 Exhibition: Sam Francis and Japan: Emptiness Overflowing (Apr 9-Jul 16, 2023) LACMA - Los Angeles

2023 Annual San Diego Japanese Culture Day (Performances, Demonstrations, Lectures: Taiko..)

2023 Annual OrigamiUSA Convention - Largest Origami Convention in the World, Bringing Together Origami Enthusiasts of All Skill Levels

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2023 Most Popular Japanese Festivals & Events (United States)

The most popular Japanese Festivals & Events in the United States occur throughout the 12 months of the year. We have a list of the most viewed popular Japanese events and festivals on this website.

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2023 Studio Ghibli Fest Event - 6th Annual Studio Ghibli Fest to Experience the Wonder of Beloved, Groundbreaking Animated Films

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Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - Annual Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival in Huntington Beach (3 Days of Music, Dancing, Cultural Exhibits, Crafts, Games..) [VIDEO]

1) 2023 - Annual Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival in Huntington Beach (3 Days of Music, Dancing, Cultural Exhibits, Crafts, Games..) [VIDEO] (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Huntington Beach Central Park

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - Annual Japan Day Parade & Japan Street Fair (Celebrates Japanese Culture, Art, Tradition & Japanese Food) FREE

2) 2023 - Annual Japan Day Parade & Japan Street Fair (Celebrates Japanese Culture, Art, Tradition & Japanese Food) FREE (Saturday, 13 May, 2023)
@Japan Parade, New York

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - 27th Annual ALL TOYOTAFEST Event - Biggest Toyota Family Reunion Car Show in Long Beach, Over 500 1960’s to 2023 Toyota & Lexus!

3) 2023 - 27th Annual ALL TOYOTAFEST Event - Biggest Toyota Family Reunion Car Show in Long Beach, Over 500 1960’s to 2023 Toyota & Lexus! (Saturday, 20 May, 2023)
@Marina Green Park, Long Beach

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 West Covina Buddhist Temple Obon Festival - East San Gabriel Valley - Bon Odori Dancing, Taiko, Japanese Food, Martial Arts, Games.. (Sat Only)

4) 2023 West Covina Buddhist Temple Obon Festival - East San Gabriel Valley - Bon Odori Dancing, Taiko, Japanese Food, Martial Arts, Games.. (Sat Only) (Saturday, 24 June, 2023)
@West Covina Buddhist Temple & East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 *48th Annual Acura Grand Prix Event of Long Beach (April 8-10) Drivers Racing 185 mph on the Streets of City of Long Beach [Watch Video!]

5) 2023 *48th Annual Acura Grand Prix Event of Long Beach (April 8-10) Drivers Racing 185 mph on the Streets of City of Long Beach [Watch Video!] (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Long Beach Grand Prix

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 Monterey Peninsula Buddhist 75st Annual Temple Obon Festival (Sunday) Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Entertainment, Ikebana Exhibits, Games, Crafts..

6) 2023 Monterey Peninsula Buddhist 75st Annual Temple Obon Festival (Sunday) Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Entertainment, Ikebana Exhibits, Games, Crafts.. (Sunday, 09 July, 2023)
@Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 Higashi Hongwanji Virtual Obon Festival - Bon Odori, Live Music..

7) 2023 Higashi Hongwanji Virtual Obon Festival - Bon Odori, Live Music.. (Saturday, 22 July, 2023)
@Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles - Litte Tokyo

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 Annual Diablo Japanese Summer Festival Event - Bon Odori (2 Days) Japanese Food Booths, Taiko, Games..

8) 2023 Annual Diablo Japanese Summer Festival Event - Bon Odori (2 Days) Japanese Food Booths, Taiko, Games.. (Saturday, 29 July, 2023)
@Diablo Japanese American Club

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event Experience a Walk in a Beautiful Japanese-Style Garden, Tea House

9) Experience a Walk in a Beautiful Japanese-Style Garden, Tea House (Friday, 05 May, 2023)
@Descanso Gardens (Japanese Garden)

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - 23rd Annual US Sumo Open Event - Walter Pyramid, Long Beach (The Largest Sumo Tournament in North America)

10) 2023 - 23rd Annual US Sumo Open Event - Walter Pyramid, Long Beach (The Largest Sumo Tournament in North America) (Saturday, 20 May, 2023)
@Walter Pyramid - California State University Long Beach

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - City of Torrance 48th Annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival (Japanese Dance & Music, Martial Arts, Calligraphy, Tea Ceremony..) (2 Days)

11) 2023 - City of Torrance 48th Annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival (Japanese Dance & Music, Martial Arts, Calligraphy, Tea Ceremony..) (2 Days) (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Ken Miller Recreation Center

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event Anime Expo 2023 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (July 1-4, 2023)

12) Anime Expo 2023 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (July 1-4, 2023) (Saturday, 01 July, 2023)
@Los Angeles Convention Center

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event ANIFEST 2023! Your Beloved Anime Festival - April 8th, 2023 - Torrance Cultural Arts Center

13) ANIFEST 2023! Your Beloved Anime Festival - April 8th, 2023 - Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Saturday, 08 April, 2023)
@Torrance Cultural Arts Center

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - 75th Annual Japan Nite Summer Obon Festival - Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple (Saturday) (Obon Dancing, Japanese Food, Live Taiko, Etc.)

14) 2023 - 75th Annual Japan Nite Summer Obon Festival - Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple (Saturday) (Obon Dancing, Japanese Food, Live Taiko, Etc.) (Saturday, 15 July, 2023)
@Four Rivers Cultural Center (Hikaru Mizu Japanese Garden)

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Event of Greater Philadelphia (2 Days) Tea Ceremony, Workshops, Taiko, Performers, Beer Garden

15) 2023 Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Event of Greater Philadelphia (2 Days) Tea Ceremony, Workshops, Taiko, Performers, Beer Garden (Saturday, 15 April, 2023)
@Fairmont Park Horticultural Center

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event Kodomo-no-hi (Boys day) - Japanese National Holiday May 5th (Main)

16) Kodomo-no-hi (Boys day) - Japanese National Holiday May 5th (Main) (Friday, 05 May, 2023)
@Location

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Long Beach (Situated on the Campus of CSU Long Beach)

17) Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Long Beach (Situated on the Campus of CSU Long Beach) (Tuesday, 04 April, 2023)
@Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Long Beach

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event Universal Studios Hollywood - ‘Super Nintendo World’ Opened Feb 17, 2023 (New Video!)

18) Universal Studios Hollywood - ‘Super Nintendo World’ Opened Feb 17, 2023 (New Video!) (Saturday, 08 April, 2023)
@Universal Studios Hollywood - ‘Super Nintendo World’ (Opens Feb 17, 2023)

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 ESGVJCC Annual Cherry Blossom Festival (Japanese Culture, Taiko, Martial Arts, Food, Traditional Music & Dance)

19) 2023 ESGVJCC Annual Cherry Blossom Festival (Japanese Culture, Taiko, Martial Arts, Food, Traditional Music & Dance) (Saturday, 22 April, 2023)
@Plaza West Covina (ESGVJCC Annual Cherry Blossom)

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 Annual Japanese Fujimatsuri Festival Event (Sat: Food Pick-up - Huli Huli Chicken; Sun: Bingo, Bake Sale, Onigiri, Raffle)

20) 2023 Annual Japanese Fujimatsuri Festival Event (Sat: Food Pick-up - Huli Huli Chicken; Sun: Bingo, Bake Sale, Onigiri, Raffle) (Sunday, 07 May, 2023)
@Gardena Buddhist Church

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 Japanese Heritage Night Event - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Angels at Dodger Stadium - Freeway Series (Use Link)

21) 2023 Japanese Heritage Night Event - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Angels at Dodger Stadium - Freeway Series (Use Link)NEW (Saturday, 08 July, 2023)
@Dodger Stadium

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 Annual Matsuri Festival - UCSD JSA+NSU (Japanese Culture, Food, Games, Performances..)

22) 2023 Annual Matsuri Festival - UCSD JSA+NSU (Japanese Culture, Food, Games, Performances..) (Thursday, 06 April, 2023)
@UCSD Campus Library Walk

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 San Francisco Tea Garden Restore 127 Year-Old Pagoda, Golden Gate Park, SF

23) 2023 San Francisco Tea Garden Restore 127 Year-Old Pagoda, Golden Gate Park, SF (Saturday, 08 April, 2023)
@Japanese Tea Garden - San Francisco (Inside Golden Gate Park)

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - The 61st Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival - Japanese Street Festival is Largest Celebration of Japanese Culture in US (2 Days)

24) 2023 - The 61st Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival - Japanese Street Festival is Largest Celebration of Japanese Culture in US (2 Days) (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Japan-America Society of Washington DC

Most Popular Japanese Festival Event 2023 - Annual Bowers Museum Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Event (Live: Taiko, Art, Music & Dance)

25) 2023 - Annual Bowers Museum Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Event (Live: Taiko, Art, Music & Dance) NEW (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Bowers Museum

26) 2023 Hanamatsuri Festival Event: Bringing the Japanese & American Cultures Together (2 Days) Delicious Japanese Food, Cultural Exhibits, Games..NEW (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC)

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1) 2023 - Annual Bowers Museum Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Event (Live: Taiko, Art, Music & Dance) NEW (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Bowers Museum
2) 2023 - 54th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Event: To Commemorate Japanese American Incarceration During World War II (Kyodo Taiko Will Perform)[See Video]NEW (Saturday, 29 April, 2023)
@Manzanar National Historic Site
3) 2023 Spring Festival Event: Celebration of Japanese Culture & the Beauty of Cherry Blossoms - Franklin Park ConservatoryNEW (Sunday, 02 April, 2023)
@Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
4) 2023 - 14th Annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival Event (Japanese Culture, Bon Odori Dancing, Arts, Taiko, Performances, Music and Japanese Food)NEW (Saturday, 21 October, 2023)
@Water Street Plaza
5) 2023 Children’s Day Event: Kodomo no Hi (Activities, Performances, Traditions..) Every Child is a Star as they Pose with Life-Sized Samurai ArmorNEW (Sunday, 07 May, 2023)
@Japan Society, New York (Youngest Landmark Building After 40 Years Old)
6) 2023 - 2nd Annual Signature Event: GVJCI Izakaya (Happy Hour Style: Specialty Small Bite Food, Sake, Beer and Live Music)NEW (Friday, 28 April, 2023)
@Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI)
7) 2023 Japanese Heritage Night Event - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Angels at Dodger Stadium - Freeway Series (Use Link)NEW (Saturday, 08 July, 2023)
@Dodger Stadium
8) 2023 Made in Japan: 20th-Century Poster Art (Mar-Sep 10) Japanese Poster Design Reflects Country’s Rich Vvisual Culture & Printmaking TraditionNEW (Thursday, 31 August, 2023)
@Poster House, New York
9) 2023 Hanamatsuri Festival Event: Bringing the Japanese & American Cultures Together (2 Days) Delicious Japanese Food, Cultural Exhibits, Games..NEW (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC)
10) 2023 34th Annual Spring Festival Ramen Fest Event - Spokane Buddhist Temple (Sunday Take-Out Only)NEW (Sunday, 23 April, 2023)
@Spokane Buddhist Temple
11) 2023 - Annual Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival in Huntington Beach (3 Days of Music, Dancing, Cultural Exhibits, Crafts, Games..) [VIDEO] (Sunday, 16 April, 2023)
@Huntington Beach Central Park
12) 2023 Washi Transformed New Expressions in Japanese Paper (Until - April 2, 2023) Over 30 Highly Textured Expressive SculpturesNEW (Sunday, 02 April, 2023)
@Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
13) 2023 3rd Annual Sushi & Sake Festival Event, Pechanga Resort Casino - Enjoy Sake, Sushi and Beer While Listening to Japanese MusicNEW (Saturday, 08 April, 2023)
@Pechanga Resort Casino
14) ANIFEST 2023! Your Beloved Anime Festival - April 8th, 2023 - Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Saturday, 08 April, 2023)
@Torrance Cultural Arts Center
15) 2023 Los Angeles Angels Event: Shohei Ohtani Giveaway (Plus Other Season Giveaways for Shohei Ohtani)NEW (Sunday, 13 August, 2023)
@Angel Stadium of Anaheim
16) 2023 Annual San Diego Japanese Culture Day (Performances, Demonstrations, Lectures: Taiko..) NEW (Tuesday, 18 April, 2023)
@Balboa Park Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego (Main)
17) 2023 Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Celebration (Kid Crafts, Food Vendors, Totoro Movie, Taiko..) - JACCC (Saturday, 29 April, 2023)
@JACCC Plaza
18) SPIRITED AWAY: Live on Stage Movie - Studio Ghibli (2023) (Sunday, 23 April, 2023)
@AMC Del Amo 18 - Torrance
19) 2023 Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Event of Greater Philadelphia (2 Days) Tea Ceremony, Workshops, Taiko, Performers, Beer Garden (Saturday, 15 April, 2023)
@Fairmont Park Horticultural Center
20) 2023 Daikin Festival is Back (Live Music, Japanese Folk Dancing, Japanese Calligraphy, Yakisoba, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Drinks & Fireworks) (Friday, 05 May, 2023)
@Point Mallard Park
21) 2023 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival (Performances, Taiko, Bazaar, Children Activities, Workshops, Martial Arts..) (Saturday, 07 October, 2023)
@Johnson County Community College
22) 2023 Annual Japanese Fujimatsuri Festival Event (Sat: Food Pick-up - Huli Huli Chicken; Sun: Bingo, Bake Sale, Onigiri, Raffle) (Sunday, 07 May, 2023)
@Gardena Buddhist Church
23) 2023 - Annual Japan Day Parade & Japan Street Fair (Celebrates Japanese Culture, Art, Tradition & Japanese Food) FREE (Saturday, 13 May, 2023)
@Japan Parade, New York
24) 2023 Japanese Festival Event - Celebrating the History, Culture & People of Japan (3 Days) (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Sumo, Origami..) Missouri Garden (Monday, 04 September, 2023)
@Missouri Botanical Garden - Japanese Garden
25) Universal Studios Hollywood - ‘Super Nintendo World’ Opened Feb 17, 2023 (New Video!) (Saturday, 08 April, 2023)
@Universal Studios Hollywood - ‘Super Nintendo World’ (Opens Feb 17, 2023)
26) 2023 - 27th Annual ALL TOYOTAFEST Event - Biggest Toyota Family Reunion Car Show in Long Beach, Over 500 1960’s to 2023 Toyota & Lexus! (Saturday, 20 May, 2023)
@Marina Green Park, Long Beach
27) 2023 Studio Ghibli Fest Event - 6th Annual Studio Ghibli Fest to Experience the Wonder of Beloved, Groundbreaking Animated Films (Monday, 03 April, 2023)
@Fathom Events
28) 2023 San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival Event (SFVHBT) Japanese Food, Taiko, Cultural Exhibits, Games, Performances (2 Days) (Saturday, 24 June, 2023)
@San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community