Japan Street Fair will be held on West 72nd Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue starting at 10 am, and will conclude at 5 pm. The Japan Street Fair will feature tents offering fun and educational cultural activities including calligraphy, water balloon yo-yo fishing, origami, Hello Kitty photo opportunities, and a giveaway. The latest information on Japan’s many tourist destinations will be made available at an information tent, and as with last year, there will also be a tent where visitors may donate to a charitable cause. For this year, we will be collecting donations to aid the victims of the ongoing War in Ukraine, and those who are affected by the recent Turkey-Syria Earthquake.
Japan Street Fair 2023’s food tents are prepared by JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization, and JAPAN Fes, one of the largest organizers of Japanese food festivals in the world that hosts over 20 Japanese food fair events a year in New York City. This year, the street fair will feature about 25 tents serving authentic Japanese street food.

Regional Cuisines of JAPAN

As part of **Japan Month**, a number of participating Japanese restaurants will also be taking part in the "JAPAN Fes x Japan Street Fair" at JAPAN PARADE, which will focus on regional cuisines of Japan. Attendees can also enjoy games and other cultural activities such as calligraphy and origami at the Japan Street Fair located on West 72nd Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.
HOURS: 10AM-5PM
LOCATION: 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Ave
**JAPAN PARADE (Saturday, May 13, 2023)**
**Opening Ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m.**
Location: Central Park West between 70th street and 71st street (Grandstand Area).
**Japan Parade starts at 1:00 p.m.**
Route: Central Park West from 81st street to 67th street

Enjoy "Regional Cuisines of JAPAN" with Our Exclusive 22 Vendors

HOKKAIDO(北海道)

Hokkaido is the northernmost region of Japan, consisting of Hokkaido Island and several smaller islands. It is known for its natural beauty, winter sports, and seafood cuisine.

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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!

Hokkaido Miso Ramen by Ramen Kings

Sapporo’s specialty, their decadent soy sauce-infused broth, has the added depth of traditional Hokkaido miso sauce. Ginger and fried garlic create the perfect stage for tender noodles, plant-based minced meat, bean sprouts and bright scallions.

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Hokkaido Miso Ramen by Ramen Kings

Sapporo’s specialty, their decadent soy sauce-infused broth, has the added depth of traditional Hokkaido miso sauce. Ginger and fried garlic create the perfect stage for tender noodles, plant-based minced meat, bean sprouts and bright scallions.

TOHOKU(東北)

Tohoku is the northeastern region of Japan, consisting of six prefectures: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima. It is known for its scenic mountains, hot springs, and traditional festivals.

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Wagyu Beef HandRoll by TabiKase Japan

Wagyu Beef HandRoll with premium rice from Yamagata Prefecture

KANTO(関東)

Kanto is the eastern region of Japan, consisting of seven prefectures including Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa. It is the most populous region in Japan and is known for its bustling cities, vibrant culture, and famous landmarks like the Tokyo Skytree.

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BBQ Chashu bowl（Grilled Pork Bowl ) by Nakamura NYC

Yakiniku BBQ pork chashu over rice(sous vide cooked pork belly grilled with garlic BBQ sauce, scallions, yuzu ginger pickles)

Japanese sweets by K. Minamoto

Matcha Senbei: Unique “zigzag” shaped Matcha green tea cookies with green tea cream filling.

CHUBU(中部)

Chubu is the central region of Japan, consisting of nine prefectures: Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, and Gifu. It is known for its stunning nature, including the Japan Alps and Mount Fuji, as well as its thriving industries, such as automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

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Wai Wai Karaage BENTO by BentOn

This bento is a traditional Japanese bento box that contains a well-balanced combination. Colorful and lively, and the bento is packed in a typically Japanese bento box container.

Mt.Fuji Noodle YAKISOBA by Fujinomiya Yakisoba Society

Mt.FUJI YAKISOBA: Speaking of Yakisoba, look no further! The king of affordable gourmet Japanese cuisine that you'll get addicted to with its unique mochi-like texture teppan noodles.

Chicken Misokatsu Bun by Wasan Brooklyn

“Misokatsu” dish is specialized in the “Haccho miso” sauce, which has lots of Umami flavor. “Haccho miso” is known as local food in Nagoya, Chubu area in Japan. We created a collaboration dish “Haccho miso” and steamed Bun, which is popular in NYC.

Karaage by TORI-BIEN

Chicken breast made crispy for Kara-age Sandwich. Kara-age Bento and Kara-age Curry Rice with boneless thighs, which is gluten-free, crispy on the outside, and juicy inside. Wings cooked in different kinds of sauces. And since they're packed with flavor, you never have to dip them in any sort of sauce.

We are proud to present KAGAYAKI SELECT RICE from Sacramento Valley, California for our ONIGIRI. Please enjoy the combination of high quantity rice, crispy seaweed and different toppings.

Soba by Sobaya

At Sobaya, our soba is proudly handmade from scratch every day by chefs who have mastered the craft of soba-making.

Onigiri by OOTOYA

A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DISH THAT IS ORIGINATED FROM ISHIKAWA PREFECTURE. SLICES OF DUCK, LEEK, AND MUSHROOMS ARE COOKED IN A SOY SAUCE BASED OOTOYA ORIGINAL BROTH.

Karaage Curry by Go Go Curry

This year Go Go Curry is bringing its famous Karaage Curry to JapanFes! Try our authentic japanese curry poured over a bed of our premium grade rice, freshly cut cabbage, crispy chicken karaage, and finished with a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce.

Dango by Odango Masa

Dango is a traditional Japanese street food consisting of tasty mochi balls stacked on a skewer, coated with a special soy sauce and syrup, a perfect combo of savory and sweet flavor!

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Karaage by TORI-BIEN

Chicken breast made crispy for Kara-age Sandwich. Kara-age Bento and Kara-age Curry Rice with boneless thighs, which is gluten-free, crispy on the outside, and juicy inside. Wings cooked in different kinds of sauces. And since they're packed with flavor, you never have to dip them in any sort of sauce.

We are proud to present KAGAYAKI SELECT RICE from Sacramento Valley, California for our ONIGIRI. Please enjoy the combination of high quantity rice, crispy seaweed and different toppings.

Soba by Sobaya

At Sobaya, our soba is proudly handmade from scratch every day by chefs who have mastered the craft of soba-making.

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Onigiri by OOTOYA

A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DISH THAT IS ORIGINATED FROM ISHIKAWA PREFECTURE. SLICES OF DUCK, LEEK, AND MUSHROOMS ARE COOKED IN A SOY SAUCE BASED OOTOYA ORIGINAL BROTH.

Karaage Curry by Go Go Curry

This year Go Go Curry is bringing its famous Karaage Curry to JapanFes! Try our authentic japanese curry poured over a bed of our premium grade rice, freshly cut cabbage, crispy chicken karaage, and finished with a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce.

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Wai Wai Karaage BENTO by BentOn

This bento is a traditional Japanese bento box that contains a well-balanced combination. Colorful and lively, and the bento is packed in a typically Japanese bento box container.

Dango by Odango Masa

Dango is a traditional Japanese street food consisting of tasty mochi balls stacked on a skewer, coated with a special soy sauce and syrup, a perfect combo of savory and sweet flavor!

KINKI(近畿)

Kinki is the region in the center of western Japan, consisting of seven prefectures including Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. It is known for its ancient history, traditional culture, and iconic landmarks like Osaka Castle and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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Osaka Takoyaki by KARLSBALLS

100% handcrafted Osaka Style Takoyaki with the best ingredients featured in Buzzfeed, Action Bronson Show, and more TVs and blogs! With juicy octopus inside, a special savory sauce, and with dancing bonito flakes, takoyaki is the most famous Japanese street food!

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!

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CHUGOKU(中国)

Chugoku is the western region of Japan, consisting of five prefectures including Hiroshima and Okayama. It is known for its rich history and culture, scenic beauty, and delicious local cuisine such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

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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