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Matsuri Eve

前夜祭 2026

Outdoor Dance Party

Fri, Sept 4 · 3–10 PM
Nikkei Garden · Burnaby
$12 Adv · $15 Event Day

Kick Off Matsuri Weekend

マツリの前夜を、庭園で踊ろう

Zenyasai is the official Friday evening kick-off party for the Matsuri weekend at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby, BC. Now in its fourth year, Zenyasai brings together music, food, and community for a unique outdoor celebration set within the Centre's beautiful Japanese garden — an afternoon and evening of dancing with top DJs, delicious offerings from local food vendors, and a selection of cold beer and sake in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Guests relax at lantern-lit garden tables during Zenyasai
Nikkei Garden glowing with lanterns at night
Nikkei Garden ☀️ Day
3 PM → 10 PM · Day to Night

DJ Set Times

タイムテーブル

Ninja Suzuki Yurie MC Ninja Suzuki Yurie

The Vibes

昨年までの様子

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Beer & Sake Garden
Cold beer + sake flights
🏮
Food Vendors
Japanese festival favourites
🎶
Dance in the Garden
Open-air sets, 3–10 PM

Food Vendors in the Garden

屋台グルメ

Sai Plant Deli
Stall 01
RO-RIN
Stall 02
Tatchan Noodle
Stall 03
Japadog
Stall 04
Potato San
Stall 05

Tickets

チケット

$12
ADVANCE
Save $3
$15
ON EVENT DAY
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Advance sales close at midnight before the event · Prices include tax & fees

The Fun Continues → Nikkei Matsuri

Zenyasai is just the beginning! Join us for the full Matsuri weekend:
Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6 · 11 AM – 5 PM
9月5日・6日(土・日)午前11時〜午後5時

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