JapanCulture•NYC & Kaede Kimonos to host Pre-Halloween Bash
AkumuFest: An Interactive Japanese Horror Experience
Kaede Kimonos and JapanCulture•NYC are thrilled to announce we’re collaborating to present AkumuFest: An Interactive Japanese Horror Experience! On Saturday, October 25, Japan Village will come alive with Yokai in this immersive celebration of Japanese horror, fashion, folklore, and fandom.
AkumuFest merges Japanese horror aesthetics with modern fandom through immersive storytelling, folklore-inspired fashion, and interactive experiences. Attendees are invited to dress in Japanese horror cosplay, kimono, or original yokai-themed attire.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕘 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 pm
🌑 AkumuFest After Dark: 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
📍 Japan Village – 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
🎟️ Admission: Free
Presented By
👘 Kaede Kimonos & Japan Culture NYC
🎌 Under the patronage of Japan Village
Main Highlights
📖 Japanese Storytelling
👹 Cosplay Contest
🏮 Unique Vendors
🎤 Live Performers
🏯 Brooklyn’s First Night Parade of 100 Yokai
After Dark
✨ Stay with us for AKUMUFEST AFTER DARK ✨
🎶 Live Performances • 🎭 Comedians • 🎤 Special Guests
Register
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor, performer, or participant, please contact us! Email susan@japanculture-nyc.com with “AkumuFest Info” in the subject line.
Night Parade Volunteer Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6GIn96Mc4KowUnT90n8-lLrudaDLN5NhYwzecaJ4ITjZmHg/viewform
We’ll have more details and registration forms available soon, so please stay tuned!
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