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Nikkei Matsuri
Saturday August 30 & Sunday, August 31, 2025
11:00am - 7:00pm
$10 Admission
FREE Nikkei Centre Members, Youth (under 18) and Seniors (65+)
Performance Schedule
Event Map
2024 special guest from Japan:
Sanshin maker & player Masaki Yogi
Activities
Ottakara Market
Find your treasure at this Japanese flea market run by Nikkei Auxiliary. Room: Matsu (2nd floor).
Tea Room
Take a break and enjoy a cup of tea and manju while you watch a Tea ceremony demonstration done by members of Urasenke Tankokai. Room: Tatami (2nd floor).
Japanese Artistry demonstration
Discover Japanese artistry with Kiwa Anraku’s kimono upcycling, Masaki Yogi’s demonstration on maintaining the sanshin, and Candy-G’s intricate amezaiku candy sculpting. Experience the rich cultural craftsmanship in one exciting demonstration. Room: IG.
Hello Kitty Crafts
Do Japanese crafts themed around Hello kitty. Crafts include sand art and making a pen holder. Room: Tsubaki (2nd floor).
Game Zone
Play games and win prizes in the Garden.
Wellness room
Relax and get a 15 min or 30 min chair massage by Hartwell Therapy & Wellness staff. Room: Kaede (2nd floor).
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 2024 Sponsors!
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
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Linda & Fred Yada
Gold
Kazuo Bessho
Akiko Gomyo
Elaine Homma
Kaori (Mick) & Mariko Namiki
Sam Yamamoto
Friend
Dean L. Dalke
Kaori Lytton
Alan & Wakako Morris
Yoko Murakami
Kumi Shanahan
Community
Yoko Matsuno
Carrie Okano
Nancy Okano
Satsuki-kai
Greciana Langamon
