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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, 93rd - 94th st)

**Osaka Ball from Amsterdam!**

Traveling from the Netherlands, they will be in NYC just for this weekend to show you Takoyaki from a Otafuku Global Ambassador!

**Oconomi from New York**

The masters of wholesome and satisfying Okonomiyaki, bringing you a vegetable pancake like no other!

**J’s Kitchen from New York**

They aim to inform non-Japanese people that Japan is famous not only for ramen and sushi but also for takoyaki and other local dishes. They will serve Takoyaki!

**Benton from New York**

This special yakisoba is topped with a rich and spicy sauce, adding a bold kick to every bite. They’ve also sprinkled crunchy tempura crumbs on top, offering a satisfying crunch that perfectly complements the noodles.

**DokoDemo from New York**

Founded by a Japanese man dedicated to representing the street and traditional foods of each region in Japan, including takoyaki!

**KARLSBALLS from New York**

They want to let you know the amount of preparation and care it takes to serve this style takoyaki, boiling everything from scratch. No hondashi, no high fructose corn syrup, no shortcuts!

🎌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

**Scallops from Aomori**

These Scallops are a delicacy in Japan and will be served grilled or fried! Come taste this savory treat!

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Hotate Scallop from Aomori, JAPAN

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.

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.

Sweet Rice balls, Mini bentos! by Nakaya Hakka 中屋

Sweet Rice balls, Mini bentos!

Japanese Grill Bird by Mongolian Skewers

Grill chicken

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!

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.

Takoyaki by DokoDemo

Takoyaki ball

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

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

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

Riceball, Karaage, Edamame, Sausage

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

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Gyoza/Dumplings/Bao by Destination Dumpling

Dumplings/Gyoza

Matcha Ice Cream by Smoove Ice Cream

The 20 Best ice cream shop in NYC by Thrillist!

Asian food by TJ Big Pan

Grilled leg of lamb

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!

Mochi Ame by Tang Hulu

Mochi coated in sugar is the ultimate Japanese festival food!

Candy Appls by Chan Bai Mei Desert Inc

Candy Apples popular amongst youth in Japan!

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