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

Recommended for

• Want to offer visitors a hands-on experience of Japanese culture!
• Looking to share your craft with a wider audience!
• Passionate about passing down Japanese traditions to the next generation and international visitors!

To those engaged in traditional Japanese arts such as ikebana and tea ceremony,
why not create an interactive experience for visitors? Share your skills and passion, allowing them to immerse themselves in the beauty 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 JFAV carefully selects Cultural Participants who help enhance the understanding of Japanese culture in Canada.

Participation is subject to JFAV approval.

Culture Participation Details

The venue and schedule will be determined and arranged by JFAV.

The facilities provided for cultural participants will be discussed in advance after selection.

Culture Responsibilities

• Providing all necessary materials and equipment (music, instruments, costumes, props, lighting, extension cords, decorations, etc.)
• Carrying out performances/workshops professionally and adhering to JFAV guidelines
• Arriving at the designated venue 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.
• Limited supply available at performance venues.

Additional power requests must be detailed in the application form.

• Security: Onsite security provided, but participants are responsible for their belongings.
• Weather & Safety: JFAV reserves the right to close performances or booths due to safety concerns.

Marketing & Promotion

SDJF receives extensive media coverage through:

• Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival promotions
• Community event listings & websites
• Email marketing campaigns

NOTE:

• Vendors grant JFAV permission to use their name, photos, and business details for promotional purposes.
• Media Interviews: Indicate on your application if you are willing to participate (specify language preferences).

Application Deadlines

• Sunday, January 11, 2026 – Application Deadline
• Sunday, February 1, 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 vendors@japanfairvancouver.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 1, 2026.
• Please notify the JFAV immediately if any contact information changes

Please be sure to fill out the form in English.
必ず英語で記入してください。