Apr 28 | JAPAN Fes @Astoria / vol. 96

Feb 13

JAPAN Fes is the biggest Japanese street fair in the world, having been visited by 300,000 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: Astoria (Steinway St, Broadway - 34th Ave)

🎌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! 🏃

get a stamp card

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!

📸: @feedyourgirlfriend

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.

Anime merches by Aoho Anime

Get your favorite anime character!

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!

Sweet Rice balls, Mini bentos! by Nakaya Hakka 中屋

Sweet Rice balls, Mini bentos!

Japanese Filipino Baked goods, desserts and dessert drinks. Twinkie Inspired Keyks, Kukis, and Baked Goods by Keyks

Japanese Filipino Baked goods, desserts and dessert drinks. Twinkie Inspired Keyks, Kukis, and Baked Goods.

Gyoza by Gyozilla

Gyoza

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

Hokkaido milk tea by Cozy Tea Loft

Creamy tea made with Hokkaido milk here!

Exciting Manga by Vandel Marchen

Exciting manga from Vandel Marchen

Matcha bao by Bao Tea House

Crusty sweet Matcha baos

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

MATCHA DRINK / MATCHA ICE CREAM by MAIKO TAN LLC

Matcha tea, Hojicha tea, Matcha latte, Hojicha latte, Matcha hojicha Ube and Peach Oolong ice cream, Matcha shaved ice , Strawberry Shaved Ice, Matcha Mochi waffles with Red bean cream

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!