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ZENYASAI 2026: Friday, September 4, 3 PM to 10 PM

MATSURI 2026: Saturday & Sunday, September 5-6,
11 AM to 7 PM

General Admission (18-64): $15
Online/Advance: $12+GST (includes Eventbrite fee)

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Nikkei Centre Members, Youth (under 18), Seniors (65+),
and Tourism Privilege Pass (valid pass must be presented): FREE

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Nikkei Next 50/50 RAFFLE WINNER!

Winning ticket #2283

Saturday August 30 & Sunday August 31, 2025

11:00am - 7:00pm

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$15 Admission, $12 Online/Advance 
FREE Nikkei Centre Members, Youth (under 18) and Seniors (65+)

Tastes of Japan

日本の味

Satisfy your cravings and explore over 20 food vendors serving authentic festival treats. Enjoy everything from savory Okonomiyaki and Katsu Sandwiches to Okinawan noodles. Finish with a Dorayaki Ice-Cream Sandwich or Kakigori (shaved ice).

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Live Performances

パフォーマンス

Experience a vibrant showcase of Japanese culture and arts! Highlights include traditional Japanese dance, taiko drumming, ninja stage combat and martial arts. Saturday ends with electric J-pop group Non Sweet.

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Special Guest from Japan 日本より特別ゲスト

Shuichiro & Daichi

脩一郎＆大地

Shuichiro Kuboki is an acclaimed Tsugaru shamisen master, composer, and leader of the neo-traditional group “Shuichiro & Daichi.” With over 30 years of experience, he has toured globally under The Japan Foundation and famously performed for world leaders at the 2008 G8 Toyako Summit. Kuboki served as the Music Director for the film Overdrive (2004) and coached the legendary Japanese band Kaientai for the Mr. Kinpachi stage productions. He is also the author of definitive shamisen textbooks published by Yamaha Music Media.

Performance Schedule

*The following schedule is tentative. Times are subject to change.

Main Stage supported by Global TV

Garden Stage supported by DLA Piper

Event Map

Food & Beverage

Food Truck Plaza

Supported by Yokohama Tire

Outdoor Food Zone

Supported by Axis Planning and CHOYA

Nikkei Café

Supported by McMillan

Beer & Sake Garden​

Sake Tasting Booth by Sake Association of British Columbia

Beer by Sapporo Premium Beer

Tea Room & Terrace

Enjoy a cup of COLD BREW TEA on the TERRACE & take a photo in our TATAMI ROOM


テラス席で水出し茶と、畳の部屋で写真撮影をお楽しみいただけます。

Activities

Yukata Rental

浴衣レンタル

We encourage guests to wear their Yukata (summer kimono) to add to the festive atmosphere. If you don’t have one, we will have beautiful rentals available on-site so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.

Community Dancing

盆踊り

At the heart of the festival is the Obon Dance. We invite all guests to join our circle as we dance together around the garden stage—no experience necessary!

“Koto No Ne Kai（Koto Ensemble)” is a group of local Koto students led by Yuriko Nariya of Miyagi-kai. We play in the traditional manner and have played at many local events, senior homes, schools, etc., as volunteers. We have played at Nikkei Matsuri for many years.

Mikoshi Rakuichi

Volunteer to carry the Mikoshi (portable shrine) during the Opening Ceremony

Pokémon League Room

ポケモンリーグ

Gather with fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to trade and play games. New players are welcome and may borrow one of many learn-to-play decks to join in the fun.

Exhibit

View the “Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival” exhibit inside the Karasawa Gallery before it’s gone.

Game Zone

縁日ゲーム

Enjoy Japanese festival games and win prizes! Games include balloon yo-yo, bowling, bean bag toss, superball, wanage and balloon darts. $3 per ticket or $25 for 10 tickets.

More Activities coming soon!

Seniors Lounge

シニアラウンジ

A quiet place to sit and watch the livestream of performances! 11am-4pm.

パフォーマンスのライブストリームを静かに座って見ることができる場所です. 11時から4時まで

Shopping

Marketplace

マーケット

Shop for unique artisan crafts, browse our Japanese bookstore, and curated Museum Shop.

日本の食器、インテリア、アート作品、着物、和服小物など販売します。

Anime Market

アニメマーケット

Explore a curated market celebrating Japanese pop culture! Browse original anime art, kawaii stationery, stickers, and imports straight from Japan.

Otakara Market

お宝マーケット

Hunt for treasure! You’ll find gently used Japanese dishware, home decor, artwork, kimono and more at bargain prices. Proceeds go to Nikkei Centre.

Museum Shop

ミュージアムショップ

Discover original museum merchandise, Japanese imports, local artisan crafts, and a large selection of Nikkei books.

Japanese Bookstore

日系ブックストア 古本屋

Japanese used bookstore with manga, literature, non-fiction and more.

More Activities coming soon!

Fun Park

A new FREE admission area at Burnaby South Memorial Park next to the tennis courts.

Kids Arts & Crafts

子供向けアート＆クラフト

Decorate an uchiwa fan, make a pinwheel, and transform with beautiful face painting. Try out some origami with teacher Origami Yuki including a Hatsune Miku paper doll in a yukata.

Kids Games

ミニ運動会

2:00 PM Tug-of-war, Team bean bag toss, Big ball rolling race.

4:00 PM Tug-of-war, Hula hoop passing game, Water balloon toss.

Activities run on both Saturday and Sunday. Register at the Nikkei Centre booth.

Line Dancing

ラインダンス

Get active with members of the Nikkei Line Dance Club on Saturday 12:30 PM. Beginners and all ages welcome!

Community Booths

コミュニティ・ブース

Explore vibrant community booths packed with excitement for all ages! Enjoy classic festival games like Shateki, anime trivia, and prize raffles. Get creative with hands-on block printing, traditional papercrafts, and a collaborative banner, all while celebrating local Japanese heritage, upcoming theatre productions, and helpful local shop and event guides.

Nikkei Centre Booth

日系センター・ブース

Join our Stamp Rally! You can also sign up here for the Kids Games – it is completely free to enter, and prizes will be awarded to winners!

Fun Park

Supported by Samurice

Game Zone

縁日ゲーム

Win prizes playing balloon darts, super ball sukui, bowling, bean bag toss, wanage ring toss and balloon yo-yo fishing. $3 per ticket or $25 for 10 tickets.

More Activities coming soon!

Outdoor Kids Games

縁日ゲーム

Balloon Darts
Super Ball Sukui
Bowling
Bean Bag Toss
Wanage Ring Toss
Balloon Yo-yo

風船割り ●  輪投げ ● ビーンバッグ投げ ● ボーリング ● スーパーボールすくい ● ヨーヨー釣り

Buy Matsuri 50/50 tickets online starting August 11!

日系ネクスト50/50くじで運だめし！

Win half the jackpot while supporting the construction of the Chashitsu Japanese Tea Room, part of the Nikkei Next Building Improvement Campaign.

 

Tickets can be purchased online starting August 11 to September 6, 2026. The more you take part and spread the word, the bigger the jackpot grows and your chances of winning big!

 

全売り上げの半額が当選者に、残り半分は日系文化センターと高齢者施設を末永く安心・快適にご利用いただくためのリニューアル工事に寄贈されます。くじ券はロビーの日系ネクスト50/50くじ特設ブースか、大きな看板を持ったボランティアからお買い求めください。

Get Your Raffle Tickets

Auxiliary Flea Market
フリーマーケット
NNMCC活動補助グループ主催

Hunt for treasure! You’ll find Japanese dishware, home decor, artwork, kimonos (including accessories) and more.

日本の食器、インテリア、アート作品、着物、和服小物など販売します。

J-Pop Culture Market
ポップカルチャー・マーケット

Chaerii
Cursive and Prints
manyeggy
Moonberry Market
Raphpapercuts
Saven art studio
Wazakka Canada

Tea Room & Terrace
茶室＆テラス

Enjoy a cup of COLD BREW TEA on the TERRACE & take a photo in our TATAMI ROOM

テラス席で水出し茶と、畳の部屋で写真撮影をお楽しみいただけます。

Kids Arts & Crafts
子供向けアート＆クラフト

Facepainting
Henna
Watercolour Calligraphy
Origami Workshops

フェイスペインティング
ヘナ
水彩書道
折り紙ワークショップ

Outdoor Kids Games
縁日ゲーム

Balloon Darts
Super Ball Sukui
Bowling
Bean Bag Toss
Wanage Ring Toss
Balloon Yo-yo

風船割り
輪投げ
ビーンバッグ投げ
ボーリング
スーパーボールすくい
ヨーヨー釣り

Pokémon League Room
ポケモンリーグ ルーム

Play & Trade
Hosted by the Pokémon League

Bon Odori - Folk Dance
盆踊り

Join in the festivities and dance with Satsuki-kai Japanese Dance Group around the Yagura Tower at 3PM SAT & SUN.

土日両日午後3時より櫓（やぐら）の周りで彩月会のメンバーと一緒に踊りましょう。

Yukata Rental & Kitsuke
浴衣レンタル＆着付け

$25 Rental & Kitsuke $15 Kitsuke - Bring your own yukata

レンタル＆着付け：25ドル 着付けのみ：15ドル（浴衣をご持参ください)

Seniors Lounge
シニアラウンジ

A quiet place to sit and watch the livestream of performances on the Main Stage!
メインステージでのパフォーマンスのライブストリームを静かに座って見ることができる場所です

Seniors Information Booths
シニア情報ブース
• Ameida Seniors Community
• Mulberry PARC | PARC Retirement Living

NIKKEI NEXT - 50/50 DRAW
抽選

Contribute to the future of Nikkei Place

日系プレイスの未来にご寄付をお願いいたします

The Archives
アーカイブ

Explore Japanese Canadian History & Heritage in the Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre
• Heritage Hub Project Engagement
• Reference Library
• Digital Resources: self-serve and guided research stations.
• Learn about the new Kushiro Lane Garden and celebrate Burnaby’s 60 years of friendship with its sister city, Kushiro, Japan.

チャールズ・H・カドタ・リソースセンターで日系カナダの歴史を探求
• 「ヘリテージハブ」プロジェクトの取り組みについて
• 参考図書
• デジタル資料：セルフおよびガイド付きリサーチステーション
• 新設された「釧路レーンガーデン」および、バーナビーと姉妹都市である釧路市との60年にわたる友好関係を紹介。

ART Exhibit
アート展

Karasawa Gallery
Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity

カラサワギャラリー
「旨味：芸術で味わう日系人のアイデンティティ」
Bon Odori
Hyottoko & Okame
Kids Playing
Mikoshi (1)
Mikoshi (2)
Non Sweet
Okame
Performance
Samurai Performance
Yagura Performance (2)
Yatai

Thank You to All Our 2026 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

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Consul General of Japan in Vancouver
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Kushiro Public University
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DONORS

Diamond

Leigh Ann Shoji

Gold Plus

Fred & Linda Yada

Gold

Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen

Kazuo Bessho

Akiko Gomyo

Elaine Homma

Kumi Shanahan

Sam Yamamoto

Friend

Dean L. Dalke
Alan & Wakako Morris
Yoko Murakami
Carrie Okano
Dennis Shikaze

Community

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