Sakura Days Japan Fair
ABOUT US



Japan Fair Association of Vancouver is a 100% volunteer run not-for-profit society registered under the British Columbia Societies Act with the mission to showcase Japanese Culture and Japan-Canada communities to the Canadian community at large to facilitate better understanding and build relationships, and to work in conjunction with member organizations to achieve the goals of the society.
Japan Fair Association of Vancouver presented the first Sakura Days Japan Fair in 2009 at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, and it is a vibrant two-day celebration of Japanese culture held annually in April each spring. The event brings together the rich traditions of Japan, including authentic cuisine, music, dance, arts, crafts, and a variety of family friendly activities. With a focus on the beauty of cherry blossoms and Japanese springtime festivals, Sakura Days Japan Fair offers a unique opportunity to explore and experience Japanese culture through interactive exhibits, performances, and workshops. Come see where Vancouver Meets Japan!
What’s New?
We are continuing the success of the last two years and fine tuned the event to make it even more enjoyable.
- We have maintained the increased numbers of food vendors and the extremely popular Yukata Dressing Tent.
- The Floral Stage is back as a second performance stage.
- We are continuing to provide a smooth guest entry experience with the use of a second entry gate and timed ticket entry at the start of the day.
Social Media
We would love to see your photos and posts from the upcoming Sakura Days Japan Fair and Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival!
Please remember to tag us @japanfair and @vancherryblossomfest on your social media posts, and use the hashtag #VanCherryBlossomFest and #SDJF to help us find and share your content. We can’t wait to see your experiences at the event!
EVENT OVERVIEW
Date
April 12 (Sat) & 13 (Sun), 2025
Venue
Vandusen Botanical Garden
Time
■ Saturday, April 12, 2025
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
■ Sunday, April 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Organize
Japan Fair Association of Vancouver
Board of Directors
Takashi Tsukamoto – Chairman
Emily Wu – Vice Chairwoman
Yasuyo Sawada – Treasurer
Morgan Emmington – Secretary
Shinobu Matsumaru - Director
Partner Organizations
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
VanDusen Botanical Gardens
Contact Us
vancouverjf@gmail.com
ACCESS
Venue
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1
Access by Train
Canada Line SkyTrain
- Take the Canada Line to Oakridge-41st Avenue Station
- Walk north for about 20 minutes
- Or take Bus #41 from the station and get off at Oak St stop
Access by Bus
- Take Bus #17 (Downtown-bound) and get off at Oak St @ 37th Ave
- Take Bus #41 (to UBC) and get off at Oak St
Access by Car
- Located at the intersection of Oak St and W 37th Ave

Where Vancouver
Meets Japan
Sakura Days
Japan Fair
APRIL12&132025
OPEN 10:00 ~
VanDusen Botanical Garden