Jun 17 | JAPAN Fes @East Village (Bleecker St, LaGuardia - Mercer st) / vol. 79

Jan 23

A culinary experience that transports you to Japan ✈️🇯🇵 Many Japanese vendors are joining us for the first time ever with exclusive items only available only at JAPAN Fes 🤩

Come try brand new unique menus like Non-alcoholic Asahi beer, Nama chocolate (Japanese ganache), Japanese fish sausages, Cherry blossom cotton candy, and so on!🍴🌸👏

HOURS: 10AM-6PM

LOCATION UPDATE: East Village (Bleecker St, LaGuardia - Mercer st)

🎌Visit JAPAN Fes on all the event dates in 2023 and to receive a special JAPAN Fes item!🎌

This year, we are introducing a stamp card! 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 🤩🤩

For those who attend all of the event dates, we have the biggest prize that you cannot get anywhere 👑

Don't miss out on any of our exciting event dates!🏃

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Our Exclusive

Japanese vendors

Featured

Onigiri by Onigiri Town

Onigiri flavored, Ses salt, Tuna-mayo, and grilled salmon!

Hokkaido Salmon Butter Riceball by Naruto Ramen

Hokkaido grilled rice balls are grilled with butter. The rice balls are mixed with salmon flakes, bonito flakes, and soy sauce.

The scent of butter and flagrantly burnt soy sauce is irresistible! Not only is it delicious when you eat it, but it also smells great when it's being baked.

Flavor of salmon and butter.

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!

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Matcha, Hojicha, Black sesame Basque Cheesecake by 75 Degrees Dessert Cafe

They serve specialty Japanese desserts (mochi, daifuku, etc) and specialty basque cheesecake (yuzu, matcha, hojicha) featured in Stuytown.

Matcha Boba Milk by Xing Fu Tang

Matcha boba milk for JAPAN Fes made with only whole and natural ingredients! All of their drinks are vegetarian. They have been featured in Eater and have stores worldwide!

Asahi 0.0 (Non Alcoholic) by Asahi Beer USA

Asahi 0.0 (Non Alcoholic) sampling!

Strawberry Form Matcha Latte by Tiger Sugar

World-famous Michelin, Thrillist, Food Insider, Eater, CNN, Cosmopolitan, and numerous other media outlets featured Tiger Sugar is joining JAPAN Fes for the first time ever! They offer you the exclusive Strawberry form matcha latte only available at JAPAN Fes!!

Savory Yakisoba with juicy gyoza by KOTOH SHOJI INC

Savory Yakisoba the icon of Japanese street noodles by KOTOH SHOJI INC

Mochi-infused treats by moqi

moqi is a mochi patisserie specializing in mochi-infused treats like mochi cruffins, brownies, and waffles. Come experience the #moqimagic!

Mochi ice cream by MOCHIDOKI

Mochi ice cream featured in Forbes, and The New York Times join us for the first time. Mochi is a Japanese-inspired rice dough -- this is the outter layer of our mochi ice cream. Our mochi is crafted by our chefs and made with the highest quality of mochiko flour. The flour is first steamed and then carefully kneaded until it becomes delightfully chewy and soft. Once it meets our standards for quality and taste, the dough is then wrapped around our creamy ice cream for an enchanting combination of flavor and texture.

PC: @feedyourgirlfriend

Gluten-free Japanese soufflé pancakes by Soofley NYC

The only freshly made gluten-free soufflé pancakes in NYC—crafted with care and perfected for that soft, jiggly, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Our menu also features a selection of delicious drinks, including the refreshing matcha latte, the floral sakura latte, the unique combination of matcha and sakura in the matcha sakura latte, and the rich and creamy Hokkaido milk tea.

Gyutan skewers by J's Kitchen

Featured by Japanese NY local newspaper, juicy Gyutan the beef tongue skewers by the top 50th chef in Japan is coming.

Matcha Cake Jars by Cake Jars

We offer ready to eat cakes in a jar. We pride ourselves in being a sustainable business & using local ingredients to ensure quality in our cakes. We offer Birthday Cake, Red velvet, Ube, Double Chocolate, Carrot Cake and a rotating seasonal flavor. Cake Jars can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere with anyone. You can enjoy them as a self care dessert or gift them to someone you love!

Colorful fruity Taiyaki by OTOTOYA

Photogenic taiyaki is coming to JAPAN Fes!

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!

YAKISOBA with a smily actopus-shaped sausage by Takosan Yakisoba

Savory Yakisoba which got 3rd place at JAPAN Fes Konamon Contest 2022! Their authentic YAKISOBA is made with chewy noodles stir-fried with cabbage, pork, bean sprouts, carrots, aonori (dried seaweed), red ginger, and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)!

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!

Award Winning Ramen by Menya Jiro

The Best Ramen in the U.S. by Thrillist! The champion of JAPAN Fes Ramen Contest on 2016 and 2017.

Traditional Tenugui by wuhao newyork

Tenugui has a history of more than 2000 years! Japanese people value tenugui because It's so useful! It can be used for everything, such as towels, shopping bags, wrappings, table cloths, bandanas, for wiping, and so on Find your favorite tenugui and use it in your own style!

Matcha soft with 24k gold by Matcha n' more

Served with 24k gold sheet, Matcha soft! For the hottest JAPAN Fes vibes, cold and creamy Matcha soft is what everyone needs!

PC: @feedyourgirlfriend

Crispy Tonkatsu by Tonkatsu Me

Breaded, deep-fried pork or chicken cutlet with teriyaki sauce. Get the crispy cutlet and cheese pull!

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 😊

Vintage records by Miki & Co

Japanese merch such as vintage records, movie brochures, toys, books, vintage Japanese pop records, or vintage movie brochures! Don’t forget to stop by to find cool vintage items!

Mochi filled cookies by The Boiis Co

Chewy mochi filled cookies featured in Eater NY, TimeOut NY, NBC New York live.

Anime inspired accessories by Hikari wo Sagasu

Super cute Japan-themed accessories! Face masks, earrings, hair accessories, and more! All of the items are designed anime like Sailor Moon or Demon Slayer or pretty Japanese pattern.

Matcha Ice Cream by Smoove Ice Cream

The 20 Best ice cream shop in NYC by Thrillist!

Juicy Yakitori by D'Abruzzo

Juicy chicken yakitori flavored only with sea salt. It’s simple, but it’s the best.

Exclusive Melon pan by Ninja Kitchen

Exclusive Melon pans, Japanese sweet bread covered in a thin layer of crisp cookie crust.

Osaka Okonomiyaki by Osakaya

Authentic Osaka Okonomiyaki! The JAPAN Fes Konamon Contest Champion of 2017.
PC: @feedyourgirlfriend

Hokkaido milk tea by Cozy Tea Loft

Creamy tea made with Hokkaido milk here!

Tempura ice cream by Sam's ice cream

Crispy and Hot outside & Creamy and Cold inside! You can enjoy the best combination of Japanese tempura and ice cream!

Matcha White Chocolate Cookie by Bang Cookies

Bang Cookies is dedicated to giving you the best cookie experience of your life. Created in 2016, Bang Cookies is a luxe, all-natural, organic cookie company that was built as a response to run-of-the-mill, unsatisfying cookies. The DNA of our melt-in-your-mouth cookies is made up of the world’s finest organic ingredients. When it comes to making the most delicious cookies on the market, we’re committed to only using the best - like organic flour, cane sugar, dark chocolate, and grass-fed butter from New Zealand. Combined with our recipe, which combines the perfectly crispy, crunchy exterior with the ooey, gooey melt in your mouth center you crave, is why our cookies are guaranteed to bring you pleasure whenever the mood strikes.

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Cherry Blossom Cotton Candy by Sweeeet!

Pretty Cotton candy with so many flavors!

Japanese Fish Sausages by Sanriku Foods

Healthy and fresh Japanese fish sausages!

Mochi stuffed waffles by Moffle Bar

Gluten-free Mochi stuffed waffles drizzled with sauces and sprinkled with toppings

Yakisoba by STARCHILD NY, INC

Yakisoba with fresh vegetables and juicy pork is coming! They have featured in Shukan New York Seikatsu the local Japanese newspaper.

Onigiri rolled Grilled Pork by Kare girls

Juicy Grilled pork is covering Onigiri

Coconut Ramen by Burmese Bites llc

Nan Gyi Kaukswe Thoke a/k/a Burmese Rice Udon Noodle Salad. Rice noodles with chicken.. top with roasted bean powder, shredded onion, hard-boiled egg, and chopped cilantro. wedge of lime and chili flakes are optional but highly recommended.

Nama Chocolate by ROYCE' Confect USA, INC.

Nama chocolate from Hokkaido! Enjoy the Japanese creamy chocolate.

Art cotton candy by F&D SWEET SHOP INC

Famous anime shaped cotton candy

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor by Master Bao

Baos in shiitake mushroom flavor

Kawaii character items by Kawaii Chikkie

KawaiiChikkie creates merchandise based off it's mascot, Chikkie! each with his own different outfit used to relate to all types of people and friends!

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!!

Tornado potato wasabi flavor by Twisted Potato

The best way to enjoy your favorite potato is... Tornado potato! They have so many flavors like BBQ, cheddar cheese, and sour cream & onion! Which one would you like to have the most?

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.

Ramen dog by Oh K-Dog

You're craving a MOZZ cheese pull??? Cheesy corn dog is very popular in Japan, especially among Japanese high school students! They serve you their original Ramen dog only at JAPAN Fes.

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!

Matcha drink by Whitsle & Fizz

Enjoy the refreshing tea from Whistle & Fizz!

Kakiage by Lechonbae

Kakiage the crispy tempura with so many fresh ingredients.

Japanese rice cakes by HOT TUK

Dango the Japanese rice cake with different flavors.

Matcha pastry by Babka Bailout

Fluffy breads flavored Matcha and Red beans only for JAPAN Fes

PC: @feedyourgirlfriend

Empanadas with Miso or Wasabi sauce

You can try their exclusive Miso, and Wasabi flavor empanadas only at JAPAN Fes!

Unique Okonomiyaki by Ay Cachapas

Venezuelan Cachapas with various types of sauces that we can create with a Japanese twist.

Craftworks from Japan by Ombrato

Craftworks and lifestyle products made by artisans and small, independent companies in Japan. Examples of products include: ceramics, incense, candles, canvas cases, coasters, bandanas, tenugui, maneki neko figurines, daruma dolls, and renge ramen spoons.

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2023

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