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Anitartlet

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Anitartlet is run by Anita, a video game artist by day and a maker of colorful things by night! Her art style is heavily inspired by scenes of nature, vibrant color schemes, and the wonders of fantasy. But the most notably eye-catching aspect of h...
Antler to Shimarisu

PERENNIAL GARDEN

I studied jewelry making in Vancouver and Tokyo. My jewelry techniques and designs are inspired from the natural beauty of both countries. Wood, Flower designed handcrafted pieces using Gemstones, Sterling silver, Gold filled, and Resin.
Art Cards by Valerie

FLORAL HALL

I was born in Edmonton, Alberta and moved to Vancouver in my early teens. Over the years I have dabbled in various crafts, in fact, I owned a chocolate shop/handcrafted gift store for over 10 years. While living in Australia, I wanted something ...
Atsuko Yoshimura Ceramics

FLORAL HALL

I am a Vancouver-based potter creating handmade pottery in both porcelain and stoneware, inspired by Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. I primarily use the potter’s wheel, shaping each piece with care to highlight soft textures and natural fin...
Beads Ya

BENTALL

Hello, this is Beads Ya. It has been almost 25 years since I started selling beadwork jewelry in Metro Vancouver. At Beads Ya, I create and design each beads jewelry by hand one at a time. My jewelry is made with colourful and small beads. The...
Beauty secrets of Japan

BENTALL

Harnessing the healing power of nature, Beauty Secrets of Japan shares the beauty secrets of generations of Japanese women through its 100% natural bath and beauty products.
Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

The Consulate General of Japan's booth offers visitors the chance to learn about travel opportunities, educational exchanges, and cultural programs that foster understanding between Japan and Canada. Festival-goers can stop by to discover a wide v...
Craftology

FLORAL HALL

Craftology is a team which loves to create and innovate wonderful paper crafts. We specializes in creating cute and whimsical handmade greeting cards, gift tags, gift card holders and party stationery. Every card has its own unique style and cha...
ENTEY GREEN WORKS.LTD

BENTALL

Join us for a unique opportunity to create your very own mini bonsai tree in this hands-on workshop led by Seiji Nakayama, a landscaper and the owner of ENTEY GREEN WORKS LTD. In this engaging session, you’ll learn essential bonsai techniques, inc...
Great Hikes Japan

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Our fully guided tours are designed for those seeking an active vacation combined with unique cultural experiences in the spring and fall seasons of Japan. Tours are scheduled to coincide with peak spring cherry blossom seasons and fall color seas...
HINTO

BENTALL

We create unique embroidered jewelry and hair accessories with intricate, three-dimensional designs. We also offer our original embroidered products, including hats, bags, shirts, and more. Our Japanese style bags and pouches are one of the kind u...
Ikebana Display by Vancouver Ikebana Association

FLORAL HALL
JACLOT

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

The natural beauty of Whistler fuels my passion for art. I love painting the landscapes I encounter while hiking, snowboarding, or simply taking a stroll. Born in Argentina and raised in Japan, I blend traditional watercolor techniques with Ja...
Japagoods

BENTALL

We offer Japan’s kawaii culture through our products including tote bags and keychains. All of our items are imported from Japan, and their quality is top-notch. You’re sure to find something you love.
Japanese Fabric Creations Shino

FLORAL HALL

My name is Shinobu Mizukoshi. I was born and raised in Japan. “Japanese Fabric Creations Shino” specializes in handmade objects made with high quality Japanese fabrics. Japanese fabrics are so beautiful and unique with its pattern, color an...
JETAABC

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Have you ever thought about living in Japan? The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government sponsored exchange programme that offers the chance for enthusiastic university graduates to live and work in Japan! Learn mo...
Karet

BENTALL

Karet Jewellery crafts unique pieces with real plants, wire, and vintage parts. Honoring her Japanese roots, she draws inspiration from her travels. Since moving to British Columbia, her designs increasingly reflect the Pacific Northwest’s natural...
Koi by J

PERENNIAL GARDEN

"Koi by J" revolutionizes period care with eco-conscious solutions crafted from natural fibers, reducing the risk of skin irritation and allergies.
Minori Takagi

BENTALL

Born in Shizuoka, Japan, glass artist Minori Takagi began studying flameworking glass in 1997. Since moving to Vancouver, Canada in 2006, Takagi has been incorporating new elements into her ancient style. Her jewellery uses soft glass as well as...
Mom’s Care Natural Handmade Soap

BENTALL

Mom’s Care products have been brought forth by a mom’s inspiration to care for sensitive skin. All of our products are made with natural and organic ingredients. Mom’s Care’s soap is for everyone with dry, sensitive, or troubled skin. We carefull...
Motomura Wares

FLORAL HALL

At Motomura Wares, we craft everyday Japanese-inspired pottery that blends tradition with modern living. Our hand-made bowls, cups, and plates are perfect for daily use, offering both functionality and beauty. Each piece is skillfully shaped and g...
Mysgreen

FLORAL HALL

Eco-friendly fabric products to challenge the zero waste; Hand-made items by Mysgreen in Langley, BC. Canada. Mysgreen's most popular product is reusable waterproof pouches with accessories like straps and keyrings. Also, Mysgreen's beeswax foo...
Nanase Design

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Unique and Elegant Items, Balancing Art, Practicality, and Beauty My brand blends my fine art background with a passion for ceramics, creating pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful. My love for cooking and food continually inspire...
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

BENTALL

The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history and culture of Japanese Canadians. We offer engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and community events that explor...
Nikoniko Home Care

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

At Nikoniko Home Care, we bring the Japanese principles of magokoro (sincerity), kikubari (attentiveness), and omoiyari (compassion) into every service, enhancing the lives of seniors and their families. Our offerings range from household assistan...
Pac West Kimono

BENTALL

Pac West Kimono has been a trusted source for unique Japanese apparel, accessories, and housewares for over 20 years. Our collection features both traditional kimonos and modern interpretations, catering to all ages with options for both kids and ...
PAPER FOR YOU

BENTALL

Hi, I'm Aya. I create unique jewelry and accessories using Japanese Chiyogami paper and Mizuhiki cords. As a paper artist, I focus on crafting elegant and beautiful pieces with care. Mizuhiki is a traditional Japanese art form that uses special co...
Picchie Zakka

FLORAL HALL

Picchie Zakka makes Japanese culture inspired fabric zakka (little things in your everyday life) using natural materials like cotton and linen. Our focus is comfort and sustainability, and we incorporate Japanese influence when creating such items...
Potteruki

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Chihiro Uki (Potteruki) is a Japanese-born pottery artist flourishing in Vancouver, Canada. Her work gracefully captures the fluidity of nature, blending Japanese tradition with a Pacific Northwest vibe. Each ceramic piece reflects the serene beau...
Resin Art Opaque

FLORAL HALL

Hi there! Opaque specializes in handcrafted and unique resin art, including jewelry, bookmarks, coasters, hair clips, and our most popular item, keychains. Many of our pieces feature flowers, plant leaves, and coloured dyes, creating a variety of ...
Sasaki Art Gallery

BENTALL

We have been running an art gallery in Vancouver for 37 years with the theme of East meets West. We started with art, and now We are proud to offer clothing by Terry Sasaki as a Wear.a.ble art form . We look forward to sharing you the possibiliti...
Siamurai Apparel

BENTALL

We design Japanese inspired streetstyle apparel such as noragi and samurai pants. Also we upcycle boro textile from Japan.
SOAP CANDLE SHOP

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

I make unique, fun, and beautiful soaps and candles. All my soaps are made from scratch using ingredients from local suppliers and are very gentle on the skin. For my candles, I use gel wax. There are many variations of designed candles, such as o...
Studio Eighteen

PERENNIAL GARDEN

Kathy is an Australian ceramic artist working from her home studio in Surrey, BC. With a background in interior design, she is inspired to recreate the elements of architectural forms in ceramic art with an emphasis on shape, colour, and texture. ...
The Dojin Japanese Arts Society

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

The Dōjin Japanese Arts Society is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities to experience and learn about the traditional arts of Japan in contextualized ways. Since 2023, Dōjin Arts has brought together experts across a wide range of Ja...
TSUMUGI

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Hi there! We are TSUMUGI and we create handcrafted one of a kind beautiful unique accessories for something extraordinary in your daily life. Each with their own story and made locally in Vancouver. Also we offer earrings, earcuffs, rings and neck...
Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association

GREAT LAWN
WAZAKKA CANADA

PERENNIAL GARDEN

Wazakka Canada has a wide variety of Studio Ghibli goods, Shiba Inu goods, and lots of kawaii WA-ZAKKA goods. We are pop up shop and new products arrive every month. We are sure to make you smile:)
Windigo Beeswax Food Wrap

BENTALL

Hello, My name is Windy Soemargo and I'm the maker behind Windigo Beeswax Wrap. Beeswax wrap is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic cling wrap that is compostable, reusable and washable. They have anti-microbial properties and made with all-...
Wood Craft by Kenyukai

VISITOR CENTRE-Visitor Centre Plaza

Kenyukai consists of individuals and corporate members who work in the architectural and construction Industry and also in affiliated fields in the Greater Vancouver area. The group will work with children to make a windmill.
Wren Creation

FLORAL HALL

I make all handmade Jewelry inspired by Japanese Washi & Chiyogami papers. Vast variety of Chiyogami patterns allow each piece to be totally unique. Enjoy finding YOUR favorite to add a little color to your life!
Yuringo_Crafts

FLORAL HALL

I create earrings and hair accessories that suit a wide range of age groups, designed to make you feel special every time you wear them. The materials are sourced from Japan, and the designs are created and made in Vancouver. Many of the products ...

FOOD

93 Coffee – Japanese Tea Stand

UPPER LAWN

93 Coffee is a warm and welcoming family-run Japanese-style cafe located in West End. As a Japanese-owned business, we are passionate about sharing authentic Japanese flavors with our community. This year at the Sakura Days Japan Fair, we’re excit...
Aiyaohno Cafe

UPPER LAWN

Aiyaohno Cafe is run by Bev and Greg who are both locally born and raised. Greg is a fourth generation Japanese Canadian while Bev is a first generation Hong Kong Canadian. They are a husband and wife team inspired by the many countryside cafés th...
Artisan SakeMaker

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s Granville Island, Artisan SakeMaker is a producer and purveyor of award-winning handcrafted local sake. Founded in 2007 by Masa Shiroki, who strives to spread a uniquely Canadian rice and sake culture while oper...
Boketto Tea Bar

UPPER LAWN

Experience the flavours of Boketto at Sakura Days Japan Fair! We're a dessert café in Vancouver, known for crafting thoughtfully made drinks and pastries that invite you to slow down and savour the moment. For this special event, we’re bringing ou...
CHOYA（Axis Planning Inc.）

BENTALL

CHOYA is the world's No.1 Umeshu company, with over 100 years of expertise in crafting Umeshu and Japanese-inspired beverages. CHOYA takes pride in using only natural ingredients, with no artificial additives such as acidulants, flavourings, or co...
Cocoaro Craft Chocolate

FLORAL HALL

Cocoaro Craft Chocolate is chocolate with good heart. Currently still a solo business of Japanese-Canadian chocolate maker, Margaret Inoue, she crafts bean-to-bar chocolate that reflects her values as well as her own explorations of culture, nutri...
Coconama Chocolate

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Founded in Richmond, BC in 2010, COCONAMA CHOCOLATE has been delighting chocolate lovers with its vibrant colors, surprising flavors, and irresistibly smooth texture. Known as the unique “Coconama style,” these handcrafted chocolates are a true se...
Hatchan

UPPER LAWN

Takoyaki is authentic Osaka snack. Please come try Hatchan Takoyaki. Please confirm once you have received it.
JAPADOG

UPPER LAWN
Japan Rice Bowl Assoc.

UPPER LAWN
Japanese Crepe SASUKE

UPPER LAWN

Enjoy our supreme crepes made with a delicately sweet dough that is typical of Japan, which won first place at a crepe competition held in Vancouver./バンクーバーで開催されたクレープコンテストで1位を獲得した、日本らしい繊細な甘さの生地で作る至高の...
Jeggs OKONOMIYAKI

UPPER LAWN

Our product is called "Okonomiyaki" in Japanese. This is one of the Soul foods in Japan. It can best be described as a savory cabbage pancake. We use fresh vegetables and the best quality ingredients. We put on top “Okonomi sauce” which is Ve...
Kanadell Japanese Bakery

LATH HOUSE

All our products are made with lots of love and care. Japanese baking is known as delicately sweet, cute, creative and delicious, and so do ours! We carry lots of both traditional and modern sweets, pastries and bread. Japanese breads are very dif...
Manpuku

LATH HOUSE

Japanese freshly-made lunch box culture to Canadian people Our motto is freshly made lunch boxes that we start making after receiving orders. We will be serving you freshly made burgers at Sakura Festival. Especially The fried Karaage chicken is p...
MatsuBox

UPPER LAWN

When it comes to sweets at Japanese festivals, this is a must-try—Baby Castella!As the name suggests, these bite-sized sponge cakes are a classic Japanese treat, perfect for snacking on the go.Enjoy our special Japanese festival-style Baby Castell...
MIDORI FOODS

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

We’ve been selling Japanese style spicy chili sauce since 2019 in Greater Vancouver. Our product Dori Spicy Chili Sauce is oil based sauce made with lots of crunchy and tasty ingredients such as Fried Onion, Fried Garlic, Dried Squid, Sesame Seed ...
Pantora Curry Pan

UPPER LAWN
Patisserie Le Pont

UPPER LAWN

Patisserie Le Pont is a premium pastry shop in West Vancouver, British Columbia. The name Patisserie Le Pont reflects our desire to be the bridge between Canadian and Japanese cultures. Patisserie Le Pont strives to introduce authentic Japanese fl...
Planet Mushrooms

FLORAL HALL

Everyone enjoys fresh, tasty and nutritious food. There are more and more people enjoy growing their own food in their garden. Many people are “Organic” gardener, which means that they build healthy garden soil instead of using chemicals to cont...
Potato san

UPPER LAWN
Rika Plant Kitchen

UPPER LAWN

Rika Plant Kitchen specializes in nutritious and delicious vegan cheesecakes made by a nutritionist. Our cheesecakes are : gluten free, refined sugar free, no artificial ingredients, no food additives, organic when possible. Always made with Care ...
sai (Vegan Pudding &Co.)

UPPER LAWN

Finally, plant-based Japanese fried “chicken” (Karaage) is here in Vancouver!!
Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC

VISITOR CENTRE-Woodland B

Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC Tickets for Sake Sampling will be sold outside of Woodland B in the Visitor Centre. This area will be accessed once you have entered the Garden Plaza.Standby for additional details.
SenchaMatcha

FLORAL HALL

Explore SenchaMatcha’s selection of single-origin teas, including organic matcha, sencha, genmaicha, and hojicha, alongside Marukyu Koyamaen’s premium ceremonial matcha and versatile latte and culinary tea powders, all sourced directly from Uji, K...
Takenaka

PARKING

Takenaka is specialized in on-the-go authentic Japanese food and operates a food truck and a onigiri cafe in East Vancouver and Uni bar in Gastown. Some of our most popular menu items are a many kinds of Onigiri, Seafood Bara Chirashi Bowl! Our or...
Tatchan Noodle

PARKING

"BRINGING SMILES TO THE WORLD, ONE BOWL OF OKINAWA SOBA AT A TIME." With every slurp, feel your heart at ease. A smile shared with the person next to you connects us across cultures and borders. In this bowl, we’ve poured our wish for peace, jo...
Tea Lani

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

Tea Lani, based in Vancouver, handcrafts small-batch organic herbal and specialty teas. We use only the finest herbs and tea leaves, free from artificial colors and flavors. Enjoy the pure, natural taste of our blends./Tea Laniはバンクーバーを拠...
Teppan-Yaro!

UPPER LAWN

Welcome to Teppan-Yaro! (てっぱん野郎！) at the Sakura Days Japan Fair in 2025! We invite you to enjoy our Japanese rice burgers and crispy pork gyoza, prepared by a chef with over 30 years of culinary experience acquired in both Japan and Canada....
Teriyaki Boys

LATH HOUSE

Teriyaki Boys is a locally loved Japanese street food trailer that has been serving Squamish, Whistler, and the Metro Vancouver area since 2014. Specializing in mouthwatering teriyaki dishes, savoury yakisoba noodles, and other Japanese street foo...
The Plant Based Workshop

LATH HOUSE

At the Plant Based Workshop our Mission is to reinvent the world of plant based products by innovating accessible, mind blowing flavours! Originally, our products were created paying homage to our favourite foods growing up. Japanese inspired, tak...
Tokyo Katsu-sand

UPPER LAWN

Tokyo Katsu-sand is the first food truck providing real Japanese style deep fried cutlet sandwiches in Vancouver. So please enjoy our signature sandwiches @SDJF!
Vancouver Mikoshi Sakurakai Society

UPPER LAWN

Sakurakai’s purpose is to present the excellence of Japanese Culture through traditional festivals and Mikoshi to Canadian Society. Please enjoy our Japanese desserts and traditional teas at Japan Fair. / 私たち櫻會は、お祭りやお神輿を通して、カ...
VanGohan

LATH HOUSE

VanGohan delivers Japanese meal kits, school & office lunch boxes and event catering meals in Vancouver and Burnaby. At Sakura Days, we’re excited to share some of our most popular dishes, freshly prepared for you to enjoy. Stop by our booth for...
Vankoji Foods Ltd.

VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall
WA-BAGEL

UPPER LAWN

WA-BAGEL is Vancouver's first Japanese-style bagel shop - an innovation where Tokyo meets New York! Japanese ingredients are used to fill each bagel, creating exciting and unique flavours like Mochi Matcha and Kinako Chocolate that are beautifully...
Wakwakburger

UPPER LAWN

Our food truck stands out with our featured Japanese-style burgers, offering a delightful fusion of Japanese-style toppings, seasoning, and spices on mouth-watering burger options. We are committed to providing affordable yet trendy menu options t...
yamacafe

UPPER LAWN

Homestyle, relaxed, comforting Japanese Cafe.
Zakkushi

UPPER LAWN

Zakkushi – Vancouver’s First Yakitori Izakaya, Celebrating 20 Years! Zakkushi opened its doors 20 years ago as the very first yakitori izakaya in Vancouver. Since 2004, we’ve been sharing the joy of authentic Japanese skewers with the community. ...

SHOW STAGE

APPARE Yosakoi Vancouver

CHERRY STAGE (Sat) / FLORAL STAGE (Sat)

We are a traditional Japanese dance (Yosakoi) team in Vancouver! We dance Yosakoi to light up the city of "RAIN"couver and bring smiles, energy and joy to people here. The name has double meanings; "the characters for APPARE; 天晴 mean 'clear the ...
BOYiSH7

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

We are BOYiSH7! We are an anime idol cosplay cover group that focuses on doing dance covers of anime idol boy series. We will be performing as the groups IDOLiSH7 and ZOOL from the popular anime idol series IDOliSH7! We will be performing a variet...
CosCafe featuring Melody

FLORAL STAGE (Sun)

Melody is an idol and artist who writes original songs with experimental sounds inspired by J-pop music. She is western Canada's first professional soloist idol. Combining Japanese influences with her origin in Vancouver, she aims to reach the big...
CoSei (Pico, Seira & Isaac)

FLORAL STAGE (Sat)

Experience the enchanting harmony of East and West as the koto/guzheng, violin, and piano come together to create a captivating musical dialogue that transcends cultures and connects the ancient with the modern.
Dub Beets

FLORAL STAGE (Sun)

Modular sounds weaving a new style of Japanese poetry reading, blending serenity and rhythmic energy.
FEATURED: English Rakugo by OKEICHAN & Shinobue Flute by Keiko

CHERRY STAGE (Sat,Sun) / FLORAL STAGE (Sat,Sun)

Rakugo is a traditional Japanese comic story telling. The stories usually came from humorous incidents from daily life in Edo period (about 400 years ago). OKEICHAN will tell Rakugo in English on a small special stage only using various voice, sma...
FEATURED: Tsumugu Project Presents [Tsunagari]

CHERRY STAGE (Sat,Sun)

Our project has conducted cultural exchange between Canada and Japan through the sound of Japanese instruments on the SDJF stage six times in the past. This time again, we will continue our will to ""spin the thoughts of Canada and Japan"" and ...
GO Taiko

CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

GO Taiko shares Japanese culture through the power of the taiko drums !!
Goosefeather Kamishibai

FLORAL STAGE (Sat)

Honoured mime, dance, and theatre artist, Yayoi Hirano, together with storyteller Naomi Steinberg will bring to life the story of Goosefeather, through the art of kamishibai. The Goosefeather kamishibai is an original story, which Naomi Steinberg ...
Kisyuu Japanese Calligrapher

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

Born and raised in Japan, Kisyuu has been working on Japanese calligraphy for over 25 years. Kisyuu has earned numerous awards in calligraphy competitions in Japan and Canada. Brush and ink are tools for her to express her true self. She writes in...
Ko and Kaitotunes

FLORAL STAGE (Sun)

Ko & KaitoTunes is a unique duo that blends the expressive power of vocals and piano, specializing in anime and game music. The duo consists of Ko, a Native Japanese Vocal Coach and artist, and KaitoTunes, a pianist with a deep passion for anime...
Maple Blossom

FLORAL STAGE (Sat,Sun)

Maple Blossom is a Japanese idol cover group based in Vancouver. Our mission is to spread the charm of Japanese idol culture to the world. Let’s create a new wave of “kawaii” here in Vancouver and bloom together! We look forward to your support! ...
Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group

CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

The Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group has been actively participating in many festivals and cultural events in the Lower Mainland over 50 years. The members are of all different age groups of Japanese descendants. The group will present tradition...
Samurai Method – Kengido

FLORAL STAGE (Sat,Sun)

Original method founded in 2012 by samurai artist Tetsuro Shimaguchi who choreographed a Hollywood movie “Kill Bill Vol.1”. The martial art of swordsmanship ""Ken剱"" and the performing art ""Gi伎"" are fused into a single art form, It's the ""W...
Shorinji Kempo BC

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

Originating from Japan, Shorinji Kempo is a martial art that combines physical prowess with mental discipline. Witness the fluid and powerful movements of Shorinji Kempo practitioners, highlighting its unique blend of strikes, kicks, joint locks, ...
Southern Wave Okinawan Music and Dance Society

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

Southern Wave Okinawan Music and Dance Society was founded in 2020 during the pandemic as a registered nonprofit organization. The group's aim is to share the passion for unique culture of Okinawa with the community to be a part of cultural divers...
Tenrikyo Joyous Stars

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

We are a Japanese dance group which dances to J-pop and American pop songs. Our youngest are in Grade 1 and our oldest dancers are in High school. We hope our dance brings Joy and high spirits to everyone!
The Sakura Singers

CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

The Sakura Singers is the oldest Japanese-Canadian chorus group in Vancouver that sings traditional and contemporary Japanese songs. It was founded in 1970 by the music director, Ruth Suzuki who led the choir till 2021 when she passed away. Now, C...
Tomoe Kai Dance

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

Tomoe Kai Dance studies and performs Hanayagi Ryu Nihon Buyō. Formerly part of TomoeArts, Tomoe Kai has performed at Sakurafest for more than 10 years.
Vancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido Club

CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

The Vancouver Eishin-Ryu Iaido Club is dedicated to the study of the traditional Japanese martial art of Iaido. Iaido is the art of drawing a katana (commonly referred to as a Samurai sword) and delivering a decisive strike against one or more opp...
Vancouver Kyudo Club

CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

Kyudo is the art of Japanese Archery. It originates from ancient warfare, but nowadays it is performed with slower, deliberate movements, creating harmony within oneself in this fast-paced world. The Vancouver Kyudo Club is a non-profit organizati...
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko

CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, founded in 2004, has been performing in numerous community festivals, charity functions and anniversary events for just about two decades. The group's aim is to promote and preserve Okinawan style drum-dancing Eisa, and to...
Vancouver Ondo Parade organized by Yayoi Hirano

CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

We are Vancouver Ondo, a Japanese dance group founded in 2011 by Yayoi Hirano—an accomplished actress, dancer, and performer. Over the years, we’ve had the honour of performing at events such as the Canada Day Parade, Granville Island Parade, and ...
WAILELE WAI WAI

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

We specialize in performing contemporary Hawaiian hula, using hand and arm movements and rhythmic patterns to tell stories. Our main goal is to embody the Aloha Spirit and spread love and happiness through our performances. We have performed at va...
World Soran!

CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

World Soran! World Soran! is composed of Japanese, Canadians, Japanese Canadians and international members gathered from all over the world! The team aims at facilitating long-lasting friendship beyond borders and collaboratively creating memorab...

ACTIVITIES

Haiku Installation

UPPER LAWN

The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Invitational attracts writers from all over the world to submit poems from which winners are selected in six categories. The winning haiku are then given to emerging and established artists from cultural...
Ikebana Workshop with Vancouver Ikebana Association

Cedar Room

The Japanese art of flower arranging will help you focus on the natural beauty of your surroundings. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basic techniques of ikebana in an easy to understand way. Give yourself a break and treat yourself by cr...
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Japanese language experience Workshop with Vancouver Japanese Language School (VJLS)

Cedar Room

Founded in 1906, the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, culture and community. This year's workshops will be calligraphy experience and Japanese language lessons. ...
Kare-San-Sui (Japanese Rock Garden) Workshop by Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association (VJGA)

Cedar Room

Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of Karesansui, the Japanese art of dry landscape gardening, where nature’s beauty is expressed through the careful arrangement of rocks, sand, and other natural elements. This hands-on workshop is guided by t...
Meet Yohei Takaoka: Free Autograph Session with Vancouver Whitecaps’ Goalkeeper

GREAT LAWN (Sun)

Join us at Sakura Days Japan Fair for a special opportunity to meet Yohei Takaoka, the starting goalkeeper for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Stop by on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM for a free autograph session and say hello to one of the top playe...
Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC

VISITOR CENTRE-Woodland B

Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC Tickets for Sake Sampling will be sold outside of Woodland B in the Visitor Centre. This area will be accessed once you have entered the Garden Plaza.Standby for additional details.
Sakura Kids Tent by Jpcanada

GREAT LAWN

A must-try activity booth for families, where children can experience Japanese culture through fun, hands-on activities! Friendly and enthusiastic high school international students from Japan will be there, excited to welcome and engage with the ...
Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association

VISITOR CENTRE-Classroom

Tea Ceremony Demonstration by Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association Chado, or the Way of Tea, is a comprehensive cultural practice that embraces the art, religion, philosophy, social life-virtually every aspect of life. Urasenke grand master ex...
Temari Making Workshop with TEMARIMO

Cedar Room

Temari was once a traditional toy given at New Years from parents to their children. Over time, the practice has evolved into a detailed artform. You will learn the basic techniques of how to make a design on Temari (ball). Using nature-friendly m...
Yukata Dressing Tent organized by Fumiko Horan

PARKING

Visitors can have their Yukata (Japanese Summer Kimono) fitted for free and walk around the park. Enjoy the Japanese Yukata.