AMBASSADOR SPONSOR
CHAMPION PLUS
CHAMPION
FRIEND
GIFT-IN-KIND + PARTNERS
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+)
Local Performers
Get ready to be entertained! Local performers will showcase taiko drumming, a dynamic samurai show, traditional Japanese dance, as well as an idol unit and impressive martial arts demonstrations.
Food & Drinks
Satisfy your cravings with delicious Japanese festival foods from Yatai street food stalls, food trucks, and the Nikkei Cafe. Adults can unwind at the Beer & Sake Garden.
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.
Tea Café
Enjoy the intricate flavours of cold brewed Japanese tea 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 the Archives
Explore Japanese Canadian history & heritage at Nikkei Matsuri in the Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre!
Connect with our Collections & Archives Team about our current activities including our Heritage Hub Project, browse highlights from our reference library, and explore digital resources with self-serve and guided research stations. Learn about our new Kushiro Lane and join us in celebrating Burnaby’s 60 years of friendship with its sister city, Kushiro, Japan.
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
Sam Yamamoto
Friend
Kaori Lytton
Alan & Wakako Morris
Yoko Murakami
Kumi Shanahan
Dennis Shikaze
Community
Carrie Okano
Satsuki-kai
