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Nikkei Matsuri
Saturday August 30 & Sunday, August 31, 2025
11:00am - 7:00pm
$15 Admission, $12 Online/Advance
FREE Nikkei Centre Members, Youth (under 18) and Seniors (65+)
Performance Schedule
Event Map
Activities
Otakara Market
Find unique items at the Japanese flea market run by the Nikkei Auxiliary volunteers. Goods include Japanese dishware, home decor, artwork, kimonos (including accessories) and more.
Japanese Pop Culture Market
Want to sell your Japanese pop culture goods? We're taking applications for this new addition to the festival.
Learn more and apply here by July 6th, 2025.
Tea Café
Enjoy the intricate flavours of cold brewed Japanese tea accompanied with a light snack hosted by Teakan, a boutique Tea Company based in Vancouver. Japanese tea specialist Janice Chan will be on hand to answer your tea questions.
Arts & Crafts Activity Room
Drop in to do some fun Japanese themed crafts or sign up for one of the kids origami (paper folding art) workshops.
Kids Game Zone
Test your skills in the Game Zone and win some prizes.
Pokémon Room
Check back soon for details on this room hosted by the Pokémon League.
Obon Dance
Join the members of Satsuki-kai for a festive circle dance in the garden at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to participate. No experience necessary.
Yukata Rental
Wear a colourful summer kimono (yukata). Fumiko Horan and her team of friendly dressers are happy to welcome anyone who wants to partake in this popular festival tradition.
Seniors & Intergenerational Lounge
Take a break at the Kenko Wellness Lounge and enjoy delicious Japanese food made by Nikkei Home.
explore Museum Archives
The Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre will once again be open for Nikkei Matsuri! Come explore highlights from the archives, including a heritage display about Okinawan Canadian history to tie in with this year’s festival theme. Staff from the Burnaby Village Museum will also be on hand to share their programs and resources available to the community. Stop by the archives on Saturday and Sunday between 11 am and 7 pm during the Matsuri festival!
Senior and Intergenerational Lounge
Join us for a refreshing and relaxing space. Enjoy a delicious 3-pack of Inari for just $5. Participate in the Nikkei Taiso Exercise to keep your body active and your spirits high. Demos available at 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Perfect for seniors looking to stay healthy and connected. Room: Kenko Wellness Lounge at Nimi Nikkei Home.
Thank You to All Our 2025 Sponsors & Donors!
日系祭りへのご支援に感謝いたします。
All proceeds support Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact [email protected]
DONORS
Diamond
Leigh Ann Shoji
Gold Plus
Elaine Homma
Linda & Fred Yada
Gold
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Kazuo Bessho
Akiko Gomyo
Friend
Kaori Lytton
Alan & Wakako Morris
Kumi Shanahan
Dennis Shikaze
Community
Carrie Okano
