Oct 13 | JAPAN Fes @Upper West Side / vol. 123

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JAPAN Fes is the biggest Japanese street fair in the world, having been visited by 500,000 people! Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Food Network, and The Today Show as a testament to their dedication of serving the best representation of Japanese cooking. Come try the best of Japan! 💗

Come try the best of Japan! 💗

HOURS:10AM-6PM

LOCATION UPDATE: Upper West Side (Broadway, 75th - 76th St)

🎌Visit JAPAN Fes on all the event dates in 2024 and receive special JAPAN Fes items!🎌

This year, we are upgrading our loyalty program with more rewards!! Every time you attend the event, stop by the JAPAN Fes tent with black JAPAN Fes flags, and you will receive one stamp 📲 Once you collect five stamps, you will receive JAPAN Fes merchandise 🤩🤩

Don't miss out on any of our exciting event dates! 🏃

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Our Exclusive

Japanese vendors

Featured

Matcha Croissant Cube by Softbite

Their signature fluffy soufflé-style pancakes, a beloved dessert hailing from Japan, are eager to make your acquaintance. At SoftBite, they are passionate about introducing these trendy Japanese delights to the hearts and taste buds of New Yorkers. You can enjoy the exclusive Matcha Croissant Cube only at JAPAN Fes!

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Wai Wai Karaage BENTO by BentOn

This bento is a traditional Japanese bento box that contains a well-balanced combination. Colorful and lively, and the bento is packed in a typically Japanese bento box container.

Tako senbei by Kraken

Tako senbei / Japanese octopus cracker from Enoshima

A5 Wagyu Kushi & A5 Wagyu Sando by J-Spec Wagyu Master

A5 Wagyu Kushi and A5 Wagyu Sando are juicy and luxurious Wagyu options by Jspec Wagyu Master 🍖✨ Jspec is serving the true quality of Japanese Wagyu beef. They are authorized to sell Ozaki and Kobe beef by the Japanese wagyu association 😳 They have also been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, GOTHAM, or AVENUE! Don’t miss the mouthwatering juicy Japanese gourmet!

Okonomiyaki by Oconomi

Explore a savory paradise in the Japanese culture by trying out these delicious Japanese vegetable pancakes, Oconomiyaki by @oconomi_nyc Extra soft on the inside and topped with rich okonomiyaki sauce

AUTHENTIC OSAKA TAKOYAKI BY KARLSBALLS

KARLSBALLS TAKOYAKI is the only foreign takoyaki business recognized by the Japan Konamon Association in Osaka, Japan.

Karl and his team are fully dedicated to bringing real, authentic takoyaki to the west, buy using

premium ingredients, craft homemade takoyaki sauce, executed on special copper molds not found anywhere in the United States. Come experience authentic, real takoyaki at Japan Fes by visiting Karl and is staff! Takoyaki is the most famous Japanese street food!!! Karl has been featured on NHK/BS1 news, Buzzfeed, The Cooking Channel, Vice Channel and many more media outlets!

Juicy Kobe beef yakitori by Yakitori Tatsu

The best Japanese grilled food is… Yakitori! ️ Yakitori is Japanese meat skewers! Comes with juicy meat and vegetables like green onion!

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Kagoshima Tonkotsu ramen by Menya Jiro

The Best Ramen in the U.S. by Thrillist! The champion of JAPAN Fes Ramen Contest on 2016 and 2017.

Beautiful Kimono by Mingei Japan

They have been wholesaling unique Japanese 🇯🇵 craft items in NYC for over twenty years, showing our merchandise at the New York International Gift Show at the Javits Center twice a year 🥰 Two times a year I personally return to Japan, searching for wonderful things to buy. Among the items we carry are inexpensive "Mingei" Folk Art items from all over Japan 🗾; Origami and Chiyogami papers, silk and cotton Kimonos, stationery such as Note Cards and Note Pads, plus a large assortment of other unique gift items. We would be very interested in showing you our selection of Japanese gift items 😊

Fluffy Imagawayaki by Catmint Wheel Cake

Wheel Cake, also known as “Imagawayaki,” a Japanese dessert that originated in Japan featured in Insider. Not only do we select the freshest and highest quality ingredients to serve the best wheel cakes in town, but we have also spent months perfecting our recipes in order to deliver the most luscious and unique taste to everyone.

maki-sushi(巻き寿司), fruit-parfait(日本のフルーツパフェ) by NYSD (New York Sushi Doughnuts)

doughnut-shaped sushi! old-fashioned vegan, eel-avocado, and salmon and cream cheese Mont Blanc delight!

Sushi Tacos by Hoshino Sushi Tacos

Sushi tacos are a fusion dish that combines elements of Japanese sushi with the form factor of Mexican tacos. Instead of the traditional tortilla shell used in Mexican tacos, sushi tacos typically feature a crispy nori shell. The fillings often include a variety of sushi ingredients such as rice, raw fish (salmon and so on), beef, eel, cucumber, and other traditional sushi accompaniments. Sometimes, our house special fusion elements will be added for additional flavor.

Ikayaki, matcha snow ice by HappyL

Ikayaki and matcha kakigori shaved ice

Oden/match dessert by JASON DONG

Oden, egg-wrapped hot chicken flavor ramen w/ cheese and teriyaki sauce, matcha mille crepe cake , rice cracker made with millet and with matcha powder

Ishikawa & Ibaraki Local Gourmet Delights

Ishikawa Pref: Seafood dishes and specialty teas

Ibaraki Pref: Flavored rice crackers.

Hokkaido milk tea by Cozy Tea Loft

Creamy tea made with Hokkaido milk here!

Cream Puff by Beard Papa’s

Cream Puff : Our original recipe shell & custard, discovered in Osaka, Japan and is now available around the world.

Exciting Manga by Vandel Marchen

Exciting manga from Vandel Marchen

Inarizushi/Matcha Drinks by Inari Zushi

Inarizushi, Matcha Drinks

Purple Silky Paste Ice Cream/Yellow Silky Paste Ice Cream by Hello, Yam!

Sweet potato/silky paste are imported from Japan

Rice ball, Karaage, Takuwan, Japanese sausage by Musubin Inc.

Riceball, Karaage, Edamame, Sausage

Our ‘和洋折衷’ (Japanese-International Fusion) Vendors!

Featured

Asian food by TJ Big Pan

Grilled leg of lamb

AGUA FRESCA by NY AGUA FRESCA

MANGO FRESH SQUEEZED

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor by Master Bao

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor

Teriyaki chicken buns by C Bao

Combination of fluffy bread and tender pork! Wanna eat something different from hamburgers?

JAPANFes offers you many kinds of great Asian menus!!

One-bite Karaage by Taiwanese Yummy

One-bite karaage! Fresh boneless chicken thighs marinated with natural ingredients seasoned with a secret chicken powder and fresh basil.

Matcha Bubble drink by Tiger Tai

Do you want to try sweet boba tea? They bring Matcha drink especially for JAPAN Fes! Cold Matcha drink with chewy boba is the best drink to hang around the event with!

Candy Appls by Chan Bai Mei Desert Inc

Candy Apples popular amongst youth in Japan!

Fresh Candy Fruits, Sub Sea Salt Cap Mochi by TuYe Candy Fruit

Strawberry/ Grape / Hawthorn / Blueberry / Mixed Fruit / Candy Fruit / Sea Salt / Matcha Cap Mochi

More & More!!

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