Coming Soon!
Nikkei Matsuri Festival
April 24 - May 9, 2021
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The Nikkei Matsuri Planning Committee is excited to announce Celebrating Nikkei Matsuri—a virtual festival showcasing our Japanese American culture and its contributions to the cultural fabric of Silicon Valley.
This year, given ongoing concerns about Covid-19, Celebrating Nikkei Matsuri will be hosted virtually on our website instead of taking place in the heart of historic San Jose Japantown. We hope that by going virtual, you will be able to celebrate with us safely from your own home!
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We are looking forward to when we can all return to celebrating our Nikkei Matsuri Festival in person on Jackson and Fifth Street. Until then be safe, stay healthy, and get ready for Celebrating Nikkei Matsuri this spring!
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About The Festival
Join us for the 43rd Annual Nikkei Matsuri (Japanese American Festival) in one of the nation’s last remaining Japantowns here in San Jose. Embrace the local community’s love and appreciation for Japanese-American food, art & culture.
Live entertainment on two stages will be featured throughout the day as well as cultural displays showcasing the traditional arts from Japan. There is something for the entire family at this years Nikkei Matsuri!
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History of Nikkei Matsuri in San Jose
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In 1976, as part of America's Bicentennial celebration, the City of San Jose encouraged local ethnic communities to sponsor festivals to share their culture. The Japanese-American community responded with a successful festival which is now, the Nikkei Matsuri inSan Jose Japantown.
