Nikkei Matsuri returns Sept. 1-3 at Nikkei Centre
The 11th annual Nikkei Matsuri festival takes place on September 1-3, 2023, to celebrate Japanese culture. We invite families and all ages in Metro Vancouver and beyond to join this authentic cultural celebration!
The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) is excited to announce the 11th annual Nikkei Matsuri, a cultural celebration of an authentic Japanese festival. Taking place at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby, this vibrant gathering will provide an immersive experience for families and individuals alike to enjoy the richness of Japanese culture.
Nikkei Matsuri is the NNMCC's largest fundraising event of the year, with all proceeds helping provide important funding for their cultural and community programs, educational outreach, and museum. This festival is not possible without the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers, community partners and members. Your contribution helps bring the community together by making enjoyable and affordable programs possible. Thank you to all our supporters!
Opening Ceremony in front of the Yagura Tower (2022)
This year, a pre-festival “Zenyasai Beer Garden” celebration with will take place on Friday, September 1, with the main festivities happening on Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3.
Zenyasai is an evening of music, art, and relaxation in the picturesque and festive Nikkei Garden. The event features summertime house music, hi-tech soul vibes, dancing with DJs Rennie Foster, Byegas, Move78, and live mural painting by celebrated artist Taka Sudo.
The Nikkei Matsuri festival serves as a cultural gathering place inviting everyone to participate in the celebration of Japanese heritage. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of dance and music performances, powerful taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations by local artists, and much more. Visit the festival website for a list of performances. Special guests KAMUI, samurai artists, are travelling from Japan to grace the event.
Samurai Artists KAMUI from Japan
Japanese drum performance by Chibi Taiko (2022)
Bushido Performance (2022)