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Join us for the MatSuri Eve
Zenyasai Beer Garden

Great Music | Beer Garden | Sake Tasting

The evening before Matsuri is Zenyasai. With summer atmosphere, cold drinks, and a soundtrack provided by top DJs, right in our beautiful traditional Japanese garden at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.

Imagine this: A warm summer evening, a cold beer or sake in hand, and soft garden lights all around. Step into the perfect setting to relax, celebrate, and dance under the open sky.

DJ schedule

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

🎧 INFUSE. (Byegas, Skinny Dude & LilYumaru) – This powerhouse trio of Vancouver talents unites as INFUSE. Delivering a set of deep and tasteful house and soul sounds.

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

🎧 Rennie Foster – Hi Tech Soul meet deep house expertise as Vancouver underground icon Rennie Foster curates a lush, garden-filled set that seamlessly blends atmosphere and groove.

7:30 pm – 8:45 pm

🎧 Kevin Shiu – Vancouver legend Kevin Shiu brings the heat with a scorching summer set, delivering prescise rhythmic mastery and infectious energy.

8:45 pm – 10:00 pm

🎧 0‑Shun – Hailing from Japan and thriving in Vancouver’s scene, 0‑Shun ignites the night with high-energy EDM blasts and an electrifying live-show reputation.

🍴 Enjoy mouthwatering food from top Japanese vendors, shop unique local goods, and join in the fun with:

🍶 Beer & Sake Garden.

🍜Tatchannoodle etc.

🎯 Traditional Japanese snacks etc.

📅 Friday, August 29 | 5 PM – 10 PM📍 Nikkei Centre – 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby

✨ Come celebrate the end of summer in style!! Grab your tickets now !

Zenyasai Vendors

Japanese Crepe Sasuke

Japanese Crepe Sasuke

Japanese-flavoured crepes
Tatchan Noodle

Tatchan Noodle

Okinawa noodles yatai
Astro Foods

Astro Foods

Serving Shaved Ice
Tea Room Yutaka

Tea Room Yutaka

Matcha and Houjicha drinks specialized. Run by Japanese owners with teas sourced directly from Japan.
MysGreen

MysGreen

Re-usable products such as waterproof pouches, masks and beeswax food wrap.
Sasaki Art

Sasaki Art

Japanese style clothes, colourful scarves, and art cards.
Siamurai Apparel

Siamurai Apparel

Samurai pants, dresses, skirts and more.
Pac West Kimono

Pac West Kimono

Vintage kimono, obi, cosplay kimono, yukata, jinbei, happi, geta sandals, tabi socks, hair accessories and more
Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church

Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church

Serving up Yakisoba. Friday evening Zenyasai only!
Franklin Food Lab

Franklin Food Lab

Izakaya menu and ramen
Japan Rice Bowl Association

Japan Rice Bowl Association

Japanese rice bowl dishes, known as donburi
Hatchan Takoyaki

Hatchan Takoyaki

Serving up Takoyaki octopus and shrimp balls - a festival favourite!
JEGGS Okonomiyaki

JEGGS Okonomiyaki

Savory cabbage pancake
Japadog

Japadog

Japanese-Western fusion hot dogs

Sake Flight

SAKE Tasting Booth by SABC
Experience the world of SAKE—one of Japan’s most celebrated cultural beverages—at the SABC Sake Tasting Booth!
Three expert importers will be showcasing 12 to 15 unique sakes, from crisp and dry to fruity, aromatic, and more complex flavour profiles.
 Whether you’re a seasoned sake lover or a curious first-timer, this is the perfect chance to explore the depth and diversity of this traditional Japanese craft.