Where:
Boston Common
16 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02108
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Good for Groups, Kid Friendly, Music, Pet Friendly, Photoworthy
Event website:
https://www.japanfestivalboston.org/2026-festival
The 2026 Japan Festival Boston will once again be hosted at the historic Boston Common on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th. Below, we have gathered all the information you could want about this year’s festival, from stage performers to food vendors and so much more!
The festival is rain or shine. As long as it is safe to do so, the festival will continue! If for some reason we must cancel due to weather, we will post it on our homepage and across social media.
Founded in 2012
The first Japan Festival Boston was hosted in 2012, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry blossom trees from Tokyo to Washington D.C. Since then, we have grown to become the largest Japanese festival on the East Coast.
A Real Matsuri
Join us in our annual celebration of Japanese culture and enjoy food, music, dancing, vendors, community organizations, interactive workshops, cosplay fashion shows, and so much more.
Japan Festival Boston is run entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers. All the money we raise goes directly into running the festival. Help us continue the tradition for another 100 years to come. Donate to Japan Festival Boston today and become a part of the community.