Aug 24 | JAPAN Fes @East Village / vol. 114

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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: East Village (Broadway, 8th - 9th 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

Grilled squid by Kuu

Ikayaki : Grilled squid served with spicy mayo 🦑

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!

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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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.

Yuzu sparkling drink by Moshi

Refreshing Japanese drink featured in local NY Japanese newspaper. Made with 100% yuzu juice sourced straight from Japan, each bottle of Moshi Yuzu Sparkling captures the tart and fragrant flavors of yuzu in an easy, accessible, and delicious way.

Anime inspired accessories by Hikari wo Sagasu

Super cute Japan-themed accessories! Face masks, earrings, hair accessories, and more! All of the items are designed anime like Sailor Moon or Demon Slayer or pretty Japanese pattern.

Yakisoba, Yakionigiri by Starchild Daycare

Yakisoba, Yakionigiri

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 and other delicious meats and flavors

Sushi tacos with crispy Shrimp tempura or unagi by Samurai Tacos

Sushi tacos with crispy Shrimp tempura or unagi

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.

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.

Matcha drink by Whitsle & Fizz

Enjoy the refreshing tea from Whistle & Fizz!

Exciting Manga by Vandel Marchen

Exciting manga from Vandel Marchen

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

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

Sweet potato/silky paste are imported from Japan

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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