CELEBRATE ANIME AT JAPAN VILLAGE
Anime Matsuri
Saturday, March 16 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The Loft at Japan Village (2nd Floor) – 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: Free
A FESTIVAL FOR ANIME LOVERS AND COLLECTORS ALIKE!
Pokémon power couple Tenshi & Zilla teams up with Japan Village to present Anime Matsuri! Experience a full day with vendors selling anime merch; delicious food such as onigiri, ramen, and katsu; a cosplay event; a Pokémon Unite meetup group; networking; and much more!
Doors open at The Loft on the second floor of Japan Village. The cosplay contest runs from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The event is free, but RSVP for exclusive giveaways. To register, please visit Anime Matsuri’s website.
Special Guest: Emily Cramer, voice actor/singer
Based in New York City, Emily Cramer is a voice actor and singer with an established performance background as a Broadway character actor. Her voiceover work can be heard internationally in commercials, animated television shows and movies, dark rides, audio dramas, and video games.
Her most notable animation credits come from across the Pokémon franchise in Sun & Moon, Journeys, Paldean Winds, and Cat's Kitchen, the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise in Arc-V, VRAINS, Sevens, Duel Links, and Rush Duel, as well as other titles such as Genshin Impact, Battle Game In 5 Seconds, EDF World Brothers, Bread Barbershop, Snack World, Back to Back, and Dinocore Evolution, and Bloom on season 8 of The Winx Club. To learn more about Emily, please visit her website.
Anime Matsuri is sponsored by Japan Village, Book•Off, and Tenshi & Zilla.
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Discover the tastes of Miyagi at Japan Village
“Tastes of Miyagi”
Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Kuraichi – 267 36th Street, Brooklyn
Admission: Free
The Miyagi Prefectural Government, in collaboration with Kuraichi and Japan Village, will host the “Tastes of Miyagi,” an event that aims to introduce the local sake of Miyagi Prefecture to New Yorkers. This three-day free tasting will feature different sake products each day and take place at Kuraichi, a specialty sake and Japanese spirits shop at Japan Village.
For a limited time, customers who purchase any sake from Miyagi will receive a free furoshiki (Japanese traditional wrapping cloth) and will be eligible to purchase the very rare and precious Date Seven sake.
Image from @kuraichibk on Instagram
Featured Sake Products
Katsuyama Junmai Ginjo KEN
Tanaka 1789ｘChartier Blend 001 Vintage 2018
Hoyo “Kura no Hana” Fair Maiden
Hoyo “Manamusume” Farmer’s Daughter
Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake, Atago no Matsu
Tokubetsu Junmai Sake “The Connoisseur” Hakurakusei
Genshu Urakasumi
Himezen Sweet Junmai
Image from @japanvillagebrooklyn on Instagram
“Tastes of Miyagi” Food Booth
November 18 from 12:00 p.m. (one day only!)
In conjunction with this event, there will also be a special one-day “Tastes of Miyagi” food booth inside the Japan Village food court, where customers can purchase Miyagi’s special local cuisine and pair these dishes with Miyagi’s sake.Offerings include harako-meshi, a seasoned rice bowl topped with cooked salmon and roe, and kaki-fry, deep-fried oysters.
For more information, please follow Visit Miyagi on Instagram.
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JAPANESE FOOD EXPO AT JAPAN VILLAGE
Japanese Food Expo New York 2023
Friday, October 20 from Noon until 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 21 from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
The Loft at Japan Village – 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn (2nd Floor)
Admission: Free
Sushi and ramen are just a fraction of Japan's rich culinary heritage. To that end, the Japanese Food Culture Association presents the Japanese Food Expo 2023, which will introduce food products that represent the wide spectrum of Japanese cuisine.
Experience the unwavering dedication of Japan's producers, shining through in their meticulous creations. There will be limited quantities of free samples available, so go and explore the profound depths of Japanese food.
Products
Shoyu
Tamari
Ponzu
Yaki imo
Sweet potato cakes
Shiitake mushroom powder
Kombu
Umeboshi
Sports jelly
Melons
Buttercream and caramel sweets
Curry mix
For full details about the vendors, please visit the Japanese Food Expo website and follow them on Instagram.
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NIGHT MARKET & KARAOKE CONTEST AT JAPAN VILLAGE
Japan Village’s [Karaoke] Night Market
Friday, October 20 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Japan Village – 934 3rd Avenue (Courtyard), Brooklyn
Admission: Free
Celebrate the fall season at Japan Village's [Karaoke] Night Market for a night of fun, food, and festivities.
Head to Japan Village in Industry City, Brooklyn! There will be a mouthwatering lineup of food, including yakitori, grilled squid, and yaki unagi onigiri. 🍢🦑🍙
Mutual Trading and Takara will offer an incredible selection of drinks, featuring Suntory Premium Malts and Orion beer, Takara Chu-Hais, and two sparkling sakes: Mio and Smooth Sail. 🍻🍶
For all you shoppers, there will also be vendors selling cards, trinkets, toys, and something special for everyone, young and old. 🛍️🎁 For the gamers, test your skills with games and win awesome prizes! 🎮🎉
Karaoke Contest
The main event will be the karaoke contest, starting at 5:00 p.m.
They have space for only 12 contestants, so register now. Each contestant will have 10 minutes to shine on stage and sing a song of their choice. Participation is free! 🎵
To register, send an email to info@japanvillage.com and submit the YouTube link of the song you want to sing. 🎥✨ Please note: Find a karaoke version or a lyric music video of your chosen song. The best singer of the night will receive a $100 Sunrise Mart gift card!🏆
The music doesn’t stop after karaoke. DJ Weapon from Hiroshima will drop the beats starting from 7:00 p.m.
Japan Village's [Karaoke] Night Market is made possible by Kuraichi in conjunction with Mutual Trading and Suntory Premium Malt’s.
For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit Japan Village’s Eventbrite page.
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Summer Festival: Japanese Food & Drinks
Night Market in Japan Village
Wednesday, June 14 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Japan Village – 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: $12 Presale | $15 (after presale tickets are sold out)
The first epic Japan Night Market is coming to Japan Village in Industry City, Brooklyn! Night Market Summer Festival will kick off the 2023 season at Japan Village Brooklyn followed by Chelsea in July and Bushwick in August. Celebrate the early summer with mouthwatering Japanese foods and a selected special drink menu.
Upstairs NYC is turning all 20,000 square feet of Japan Village into a night market featuring a variety of food, drink, and crafts.
The courtyard at Japan Village
Food
Wagyu Sushi
Yakitori (Skewers)
Kushiage (Deep-fried Skewers)
Grilled Corn
Ikamaruyaki (Grilled Whole Squid)
Onigiri Rice Ball
Ramen
Curry Rice
Ube and Matcha Cheesecake
Mochi-Filled Cookies
And more!
The price range for food is $10-$15
WakuWaku
Special Sake Selection
Sake from Japan by Kubota Sake
Brooklyn Cocktails with a sake spin by Brooklyn Kura and Kato Sake Works
Special Chu-Hi by Takara
Umeshu (plum sake) by Choya
This is a very rare sake experience with many brands in collaboration!
Kato Sake Works
There will also be accessories, candles, outfits, crafts, and more available for purchase.
Japan Village’s large outdoor patio and lanterns offer the perfect backdrop for photos and add to the festive atmosphere! Plus, there will be a display of 100 Hello Kitty balloons! Come dressed in a yukata for the photo booth and make memories.
Night Market is open to the public. Your ticket grants you admission to the event as well as one free drink (sake, chu-hi, or a non-alcoholic beverage) and $5 off one menu item. To purchase tickets, please visit EventCreate.com.
About Upstairs NYC
Formed in 2022, Upstairs NYC is a non-profit organization based in New York City dedicated to promoting friendly relations between New York and other countries. The organization focuses on fostering learning and community engagement across four pillars: arts and culture, lifestyle, technology, and food. Upstairs NYC regularly hosts panel discussions, experiential events, cultural celebrations, and socials. For more information, please visit Upstairs NYC’s website.
About Japan Village
The culture at Japan Village is rooted in omotenashi, a Japanese approach to great hospitality and a mutual respect for guests. The Industry City complex strives to create and nurture a strong Japanese community in Brooklyn. Their mission is to communicate Japanese culture and everyday life through the food served at the food hall and the plethora of ingredients and items that are available at Sunrise Mart. For more information, please visit Japan Village’s website.