Mar 23 | JAPAN Fes @East Village / vol. 91

Feb 13

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! 💗

HOURS:10AM-6PM

LOCATION UPDATE: East Village - Astor Place (between Broadway-LaFayette 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!

Onisoba Fujiya

The 5-time Ramen Contest Champion is back from Japan to show NYC their award-winning Lobster Miso Ramen!

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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Japanese Ceramics by Mogutable

Japanese ceramics and tableware like mugs, bowls, chopsticks, chopstick rests, and incense sticks

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

Gyutan skewers by J's Kitchen

Featured by Japanese NY local newspaper, juicy Gyutan the beef tongue skewers by the top 50th chef in Japan is coming.

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!

Matcha Cream Puff by Butterdose Cafe

Trendy photogenic sweets: Cream Puff, Cookies. You can enjoy their special Matcha flavors only for JAPAN Fes

Tender Karaage by Tojo's kitchen

Juicy and tender, everyone's favorite Japanese fried chicken, Karaage featured in the NY Times! Come try their best-selling karaage before they are sold out again!

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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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 😊

Mochi filled cookies by The Boiis Co

Chewy mochi filled cookies featured in Eater NY, TimeOut NY, NBC New York live.

Japan x Brooklyn style by Japanklyn

Japanese culture and Brooklyn lifestyle are combined! The coolest cloth is coming to JAPAN Fes!

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.

Sweet Rice balls, Mini bentos! by Nakaya Hakka 中屋

Sweet Rice balls, Mini bentos!

Dango and Green Tea by Oh Dango

Dango is a traditional Japanese street food consisting of tasty mochi balls stacked on a skewer, coated with a special soy sauce and syrup, a perfect combo of savory and sweet flavor!

Takoyaki by J's Kitchen New York

Takoyaki is a soul food from Osaka and in Kansai region. They are made from flour, Dashi broth, octopus, tempura and some vegetables.

Ikayaki, matcha snow ice by HappyL

Ikayaki and matcha kakigori shaved ice

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

Matcha bao by Bao Tea House

Crusty sweet Matcha baos

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

Sweet potato/silky paste are imported from Japan

Okonomiyaki by The Sister House

Okonomiyaki / Squid Karage / Crispy Pancake / Yuzu Lemonade

Craftworks from Japan by Ombrato

Craftworks and lifestyle products made by artisans and small, independent companies in Japan. Examples of products include: ceramics, incense, candles, canvas cases, coasters, bandanas, tenugui, maneki neko figurines, daruma dolls, and renge ramen spoons.

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

Riceball, Karaage, Edamame, Sausage

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

Featured

Yakult / Sakura / Green tea Mansi by Logan & Co NYC

Yakult, Sakura, Green tea flavored mansi only for JAPAN Fes!

Fruit Ame by HGG Tang Hulu

Fruit Ame (Candy Fruits) in different flavors with different fruits such as Hawthorn with Matcha and Sakura flavors. Also enjoy their Japanese Style Drinks: Coffee Jelly Milk, Strawberry Milk, Matcha Latte

Exclusive Melon pan by Ninja Kitchen

Exclusive Melon pans, Japanese sweet bread covered in a thin layer of crisp cookie crust.

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor by Master Bao

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor

Tornado potato wasabi flavor by Twisted Potato

The best way to enjoy your favorite potato is... Tornado potato! They have so many flavors like BBQ, cheddar cheese, and sour cream & onion! Which one would you like to have the most?

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!

Mochi Ame by Tang Hulu

Mochi coated in sugar is the ultimate Japanese festival food!

Kakiage by Lechonbae

Kakiage the crispy tempura with so many fresh ingredients.

Candy Appls by Chan Bai Mei Desert Inc

Candy Apples popular amongst youth in Japan!

Very cute dog and cat toys, accessories, and apparel by Gone to the Dogs

Dog and Cat felt wool toys, Dog/Cat collars and leashes, Dog/Cat Sweaters and Bandanas, Bowties. Small amounts of Dog/Cat treats, paw wax and shampoo.