Japan Fest Chicago 2026

Schedule

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

3333 Oakton St | Skokie, IL

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Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community!
About this Event

From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to anime art, and tea ceremonies to street food favorites, Japan Fest Chicago brings together the best of old and new Japan— this time, held on two spectacular days!

Hosted by the Chicago Japanese American Council (CJAC), a coalition of 12 Japanese and Japanese American organizations dedicated to promoting Japanese culture and heritage in the United States.


Visit our website for more information: https://www.japanfest-chicago.org/

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3333 Oakton St, 3333 Oakton Street, Skokie, United States

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