What's『JAPANFes』

『JAPAN Fes』 is a Japanese festival that has found its home in New York. It is renowned as the world's largest Japanese food festival, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually and hosting more than 34 events throughout the year, featuring 1,500 vendors.

As Japan Fest, based in New York, we hold a deep appreciation for the traditional spirit of "和洋折衷" (the fusion of Japanese and Western influences). Our aim is to create a festival that embodies this concept while embracing the local community's spirit. We strive to showcase the rich cultural fusion and traditions of Japan, rooted in the local culture and heritage.

We firmly believe in the power of food, music, and art to bring people of diverse backgrounds and cultures together in a natural and comfortable environment. It is through these shared experiences that we foster cultural exchange and create memorable moments.

We take immense pride in being a part of this movement and invite you to join us in celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Japanese culture.

Stay tuned for our upcoming events and be part of the excitement!

Company

Company: Aforward Inc.

Established: November 2013

CEO: Tatsuya Dragon Yamamoto

Business Activities: Event and Community Management

Company Trend (Total 90 Events by 2023):

- 2023: Host 21 events (Outdoor 21)

- 2022: Hosted 12 events (Outdoor 12)

- 2021: Hosted 3 events (Outdoor 3)

- 2020: Canceled all events due to Covid-19

- 2019: Hosted 27 events (Outdoor 18 + Indoor 9)

- 2018: Hosted 13 events (Outdoor 11 + Indoor 2)

- 2017: Hosted 11 events (Outdoor 8 + Indoor 3)

- 2016: Hosted 3 events (Outdoor 2 + Indoor 1)