Nikkei Matsuri is a cultural celebration of an authentic Japanese festival.
Visitors can sample diverse culinary offerings of Japanese culture, blending traditional Japanese arts such as taiko drumming, Odori dancing, live mural painting, and martial arts with pop-culture highlights like J-pop singing groups and food trucks.
The event will be taking place on September 2 & 3 from 11am-7pm.
There will also be a special ‘Zenyasai Beer Garden’ pre-festival event on Friday September 1st from 5-10pm.
It will feature music, art, and relaxation among the Chochin lanterns and Yagura tower. A highlight of this event is the Sunset Beer Garden set in the beautiful and elegant Nikkei Garden. Here guest can sip on cold beer while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Adult tickets (ages 18-64) for the events are $8+tax online or $10 at the door, and free for NNMCC members, 0-17 yrs, Seniors 65+.