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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
Tea Room Yutaka
Pac West Kimono
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.







