JAPAN Fes Begins 2026 Season This WEekend
JAPAN Fes
Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
East Village – Astor Place and Lafayette Street
Sunday, March 29 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Midtown West – Byrant Park (40th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Admission: Free
JAPAN Fes, considered the world's largest Japanese food festival, begins its 2026 street fair season this weekend with two events: this Saturday, March 28 in the East Village and Sunday, March 29 in Midtown West. This year the beloved street fair, which highlights yummy street treats from Japan and other parts of Asia, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in New York City.
There are more than 30 JAPAN Fes events are already scheduled across New York City this year (see full schedule below), and organizers anticipate more than one million visitors over the course of the season. In recent years, JAPAN Fes has expanded to Paris, Miami, and Austin, underscoring the popularity of Japanese food. Indulge in takoyaki, yakisoba, yakitori, onigiri, and all things matcha practically every weekend this spring, summer, and deep into the fall. Click here for Saturday’s vendor list.
Pro Tip: Every JAPAN Fes get super-crowded, so arrive early! Lines are longest for KARLSBALLS takoyaki and ramen, so plan accordingly.
Stamp Card
It wouldn’t be a true Japanese festival without a stamp rally! Two seasons ago, JAPAN Fes introduced its digital stamp card for attendees. Every time you attend an event, stop by the pink reception tent surrounded by JAPAN Fes banner flags to earn a stamp.
How It Works
Download your digital stamp card by visiting this link: https://app.loopyloyalty.com/landing-page/6xOnZtAXWEsRmV7c1aaucu
Collect stamps at each event and visit the reception tent to redeem
Reach milestones at 5, 10, 20, and 30 stamps to unlock rewards
How to Get a Stamp
Buy any food from a vendor at JAPAN Fes
Take a photo holding your food in front of the JAPAN Fes banner
Show your photo at the reception tent, and the staff will give you a stamp
1 photo = 1 stamp | Maximum 3 stamps per event
How to earn up to 3 stamps per event
Buy from 1 vendor = 1 stamp
Buy from 3 different vendors = 2 stamps
Buy from 5 different vendors = 3 stamps
Please note: Purchases from the same vendor do not count toward additional stamps.
2026 JAPAN Fes Full Schedule
All Times 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
March
March 28: East Village – Astor Place and Lafayette Street
March 29: Midtown West – Byrant Park (40th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues)
April
April 4: Greenwich Village/NoHo – Broadway between 8th and 9th Streets
April 5: Upper West Side – Broadway between 103rd and 104th Streets
April 11: East Village – 2nd Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets
April 12: East Village – Astor Place and Lafayette Street
April 18: Morningside Heights – Broadway between 115th and 116th Streets
April 19: Chelsea – 6th Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets
April 25: Chelsea – 8th Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets
April 26: Astoria – Steinway Street between Broadway and 34th Street
May
May 2: Upper East Side
May 3: Upper West Side
May 9: Chelsea
May 24: Greenwich Village
May 30: Upper East Side
May 31: East Village
June
June 6: East Village
June 7: Upper West Side
June 14: East Village
June 21: Brooklyn
June 27: Times Square
June 28: Astoria
July
July 11: Chelsea
July 19 in Times Square
August
August 2: Upper West Side
September
September 12: Chelsea
September 13: Chelsea
September 19: Upper East Side
September 26: Morningside Heights
September 27: Upper East Side
October
October 3: East Village
October 10: Astoria
October 24: East Village
October 25: Upper West Side
To learn more about JAPAN Fes, please visit their website.
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