JAPAN MATSURI, the UK’s much-loved and biggest annual festival of Japanese culture and food, will return to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 21 September, from 10am to 8pm.
Showcasing Japanese culture in the UK, Japan Matsuri has attracted a loyal audience of Londoners, the Japanese community and other visitors, families and friends each year since 2009 (at Spitalfields in 2009 & 2010, at County Hall in 2011, and at Trafalgar Square since 2012) and has established itself as a symbol of the long-standing bonds (Kizuna 絆) between Japan and the UK.
The programme is coming soon! Find previous year’s programme here. Visit our Instagram for more photos from previous years!
※Applications Now Open for Stall Spaces at Japan Matsuri 2025!
The deadline for preliminary applications is Wednesday 9 July.
STALLS &
Information Centre
We are delighted to welcome old favourites and new stalls to 2025 Japan Matsuri. Food stalls are located in the centre of the Square, on either side of the famous fountains.
There is plenty to see all the day of Japan Matsuri. The programme of stage performance for this year will feature exciting new acts as well as the return of favourites from previous Matsuri.
We are seeking volunteers who can help us both before and during the festival on 21 September. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the event and make new friends at the same time, so please join us!!!
