Showcase Your Skills and Passion at Sakura Days Japan Fair 2026!

Recommended for

• Cultural artists who want to give visitors an immersive, hands-on cultural experience
• Artists, makers, and cultural practitioners eager to reach a broader audience
• Those dedicated to preserving and sharing Japanese traditions with young people and global visitors

Practitioners of traditional Japanese arts such as ikebana, tea ceremony, and more, are encouraged to create hands-on experiences such as workshops for visitors. Inspire guests by sharing your skills and inviting them to immerse themselves in the elegance of Japanese tradition.

Organized by the Japan Fair Association of Vancouver (JFAV), it is part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

• 2025 Attendance: Over 14,000 visitors in two days!
• Festival Highlights: Vendor booths, cultural performances, Experience Japan, and Taste of Japan
• Tickets: Online pre-sale only. Admission grants access to all vendor areas, performances, and activities.

Event Details

Date	April 11 (Saturday) & April 12 (Sunday), 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saturday), 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Sunday) Performances & Food Vendors open at 10:00 AM
Location	VanDusen Botanical Garden (www.vandusengarden.org) 5251 Oak Street (37th and Oak Street), Vancouver, B.C. V6M 4H1

Culture Criteria

The Japan Fair Association of Vancouver (JFAV) carefully selects Cultural Participants whose performances and activities contribute to a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture in Canada.

All participation is subject to JFAV approval.

Culture Participation Details

The stage and performance schedule will be determined and arranged by JFAV

Culture Responsibilities

Participants are responsible for:

• Providing all necessary materials and equipment (e.g. music, instruments, costumes, props, decorations, etc.)
• Carrying out performances professionally and in accordance with JFAV guidelines
• Arriving at the Cultural Participant entrance 60-75 minutes before scheduled performance time　
• Arriving at the designated performing stage 30-45 minutes before the activity to check in and set up
• Assuming full responsibility for contractual obligations related to the event
• Purchasing individual insurance coverage for the event
• Collecting applicable taxes for any sold items

NOTE:

Failure to meet these requirements may result in cancellation of participation.

Facilities & Services

Washrooms:

• Located in the Visitor Centre and near the Upper Lawn.
• A limited supply is available at performance venues.

Power:

• Additional power requests must be clearly detailed in the application form.

Security:

• Onsite security will be provided; however, participants are responsible for their own belongings.

Weather & Safety:

• JFAV reserves the right to suspend or close performances or booths in the event of unsafe weather conditions or other safety concerns.

Marketing & Promotion

SDJF receives extensive media coverage through:

• Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival promotions
• Community event listings & partner websites
• Email marketing campaigns and social media outreach

By participating, vendors and performers grant JFAV permission to use their names, photos, and business details for promotional purposes.

Media Interviews: If you are willing to participate in interviews, please indicate this on your application form and specify your language preferences.

Application Deadlines

• Sunday, January 11, 2026 – Application Deadline
• Sunday, February 15, 2026 – Payment Due

NOTE

• The information collected on this form will be used for signage and other communications related to this event, so please ensure that all information is correct.
• Please email the JFAV at “sdjf.performers@gmail.com” if you have any questions about the event or the application procedure.
• The JFAV reviews all submitted applications and reserves the right to not accept any application. Applicants chosen to participate in Sakura Days Japan Fair (“the SDJF”) must submit their participation fee by Sunday, February 15, 2026.
• Please notify the JFAV immediately if any contact information changes

Please complete this form in English.
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