Japan Matsuri

11/10/2026

It has been one week since Japan Matsuri 2026! 🌸

We are already missing the buzz in the square, but we want to relive it through your eyes. Keep tagging us in your photos and videos so we can feature your best festival moments on our socials! 📸👇

Photos by the Embassy of Japan

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

This year's festival was an absolute dream!
Thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable!

Drop a 🏮 in the comments if you were there with us!

📸 by Shinobu Ikazaki

07/10/2026

Japan Matsuri 2026 was just incredible!! 🏮

To the *40,000* visitors who brought Trafalgar Square alive - thank you for joining us to celebrate Japanese culture, food, and community. You made Japan Matsuri 2026 pure magic! ✨🎌

A huge shout-out to all of our incredible performers, hardworking volunteers, and amazing stallholders who made this year extraordinary.🥢🥁

また来年！ See you next year, Matsuri fans!

📸 We want to see the festival through your eyes! Post your favourite Matsuri moments & tag us in your stories so we can share the highlights! 💌✨

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03/10/2026

Get ready for Japan Matsuri 2026!
Find the Japan Matsuri Navigator on our website to explore everything waiting for you at Trafalgar Square:

💃Stages: Check the full festival programme and live performances.
🍜Stalls Map: Check stall locations for incredible food, crafts, Japanese art, travel inspiration, and pop culture goodies!
🎵News: Stay up to date with any Matsuri news on the day.

Navigator link: https://japanmatsuri.com/nav/
See you at Japan Matsuri on 04/10/26! 🇯🇵

03/10/2026

1 Day to Go! 🌸
TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎉 Japan Matsuri is finally here! Charge your phones, open the matsuri navigator https://japanmatsuri.com/nav/, grab your friends, and get ready for an amazing day.
See you all tomorrow! 🇬🇧🇯🇵

02/10/2026

🎌 Bring the spirit of Japan straight to your sofa! 🎌

This year we aren't just bringing Japan to London, we're bringing it all the way to your living room! If you can't join us in person, worry not - we've got you sorted. Grab your favourite Japanese snacks, get cozy, and tune in for a full Japan Matsuri day broadcasted straight to your screen.

⏲️When: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
❓What: Non-stop high-energy live performances, cultural showcases, and incredible vibes straight from London!

✨ Go on our Facebook for Live Stream! ✨

02/10/2026

Enjoy the Koto Music collaborating with Sakura Choir London and Nozomi Fukushima the soprano singer.

Sakura Cherry Tree Project presents songs of Japanese soul, “Sakura Sakura”, “Furusato (Hometown)”, “The Moon over the Ruined Castle” and “Princess Mononoke Main Theme”.

Sakura Cherry Tree Project: https://japanuksakura.org/
Sakura Choir London: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=sakura%20choir%20london
Keiko Kitamura: www.keikokitamura.com
Nozomi Fukushima: https://lit.link/nozomif

02/10/2026

2 Days to Go! 🏮
Just 48 hours to go! The stage is almost set, the takoyaki pan is warming up, the stalls are getting prepared, and the excitement is building. Who's ready for an unforgettable weekend? 🙌

01/10/2026

Japan Matsuri is almost here! The children are practising the Japan Matsuri official song -IBUKI- together with Naomi Suzuki - getting ready and excited for the big day!

Want to learn the song before the 2026 Matsuri?
Check the link - https://youtu.be/-6iFFXga7Dw?si=Y_bol-NO98TuWAks

We can't wait to see you there!
📅Japan Matsuri - 04/10/2026
💃10:00am - 20:00pm
📍Trafalgar Square