Aug 18 | JAPAN Fes @Upper West Side / vol. 113

Written By JAPAN Fes

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, 86th -87th 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! 🏃

Our Exclusive

Japanese vendors

Featured
Grilled squid by Kuu
Grilled squid by Kuu

Ikayaki : Grilled squid served with spicy mayo 🦑

Matcha Croissant Cube by Softbite
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

Anime merches by Aoho Anime
Anime merches by Aoho Anime

Get your favorite anime character!

Tako senbei by Kraken
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 & 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!

Tender Karaage by Tojo's kitchen
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
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
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
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!

PC: @newyork.foodguide

Kagoshima Tonkotsu ramen by Menya Jiro
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
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
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! by Nakaya Hakka 中屋

Sweet Rice balls, Mini bentos!

Japanese flavored bao buns with juicy teriyaki chicken by Bao Bun man
Japanese flavored bao buns with juicy teriyaki chicken by Bao Bun man

Japanese flavored bao buns with juicy teriyaki chicken and other delicious meats and flavors

maki-sushi(巻き寿司), fruit-parfait(日本のフルーツパフェ) by NYSD (New York Sushi Doughnuts)
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 with crispy Shrimp tempura or unagi by Samurai Tacos
Sushi tacos with crispy Shrimp tempura or unagi by Samurai Tacos

Sushi tacos with crispy Shrimp tempura or unagi

Ootoya Onigiri by America Ootoya Inc.
Ootoya Onigiri by America Ootoya Inc.

Ootoya Onigiri

Hokkaido milk tea by Cozy Tea Loft
Hokkaido milk tea by Cozy Tea Loft

Creamy tea made with Hokkaido milk here!

Cream Puff by Beard Papa’s
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 by Vandel Marchen

Exciting manga from Vandel Marchen

Soft Serve and Drinks by Matcha n’ More
Soft Serve and Drinks by Matcha n’ More

Matcha soft serve

Matcha latte

Aloe Matcha

Matcha lemonade

Inarizushi/Matcha Drinks by Inari Zushi
Inarizushi/Matcha Drinks by Inari Zushi

Inarizushi, Matcha Drinks

Purple Silky Paste Ice Cream/Yellow Silky Paste Ice Cream by Hello, Yam!
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.
Rice ball, Karaage, Takuwan, Japanese sausage by Musubin Inc.

Riceball, Karaage, Edamame, Sausage

MATCHA DRINK / MATCHA ICE CREAM by MAIKO TAN LLC
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
Gyoza/Dumplings/Bao by Destination Dumpling
Gyoza/Dumplings/Bao by Destination Dumpling

Dumplings/Gyoza

Fruit Ame by HGG Tang Hulu
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

Fried calamari with a special chill and hot sauce by Streetmaster
Fried calamari with a special chill and hot sauce by Streetmaster

Matcha ice bowl with matcha power and milk

Paella / Handmade Drinks/ Takikomi Gohan by Tio Paella ®️
Paella / Handmade Drinks/ Takikomi Gohan by Tio Paella ®️

It is a seasonal dish of Japanese rice seasoned with dashi and soy sauce along with ingredients such as Shiitake, Gobo, Carrot, Green Onion in addition to meat (chicken) but it is alternatively garnished with tangerine zest. Ingredients may change based on seasonal availability

Exclusive Melon pan by Ninja Kitchen
Exclusive Melon pan by Ninja Kitchen

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

Strawberries with Chocolate and Matcha Toppings by Chocolate on Tap
Strawberries with Chocolate and Matcha Toppings by Chocolate on Tap

Fresh local Strawberries drenched in Belgian Chocolate or Japanese premium Matcha

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor by Master Bao
Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor by Master Bao

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor

Teriyaki chicken buns by C Bao
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 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
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 Ame by Tang Hulu

Mochi coated in sugar is the ultimate Japanese festival food!

Croissants/donuts by Gobi’s Goods
Croissants/donuts by Gobi’s Goods

Miso caramel creme brulee & miso caramel cream puff

More & More!!

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