Went to the Nikkei Matsuri with my mom 18 years ago to look at arts & crafts & ended up getting a husband. He came up with a group from LA doing outreach for JANM (Japanese-American Nat'l Museum)...
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The Nikkei Matsuri Festival is an annual event held in San Jose, CA, that celebrates Japanese American culture through a variety of community exhibits, performances, and food. The festival is organized by the Nikkei Matsuri Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the Japanese American experience and supporting community giving programs.
With the generous support of donors and sponsors, including the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs and Arts Program, the festival aims to create a vibrant and engaging experience for attendees, showcasing the rich traditions and contributions of the Japanese American community in San Jose.
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Awesome festival! We always enjoy to watch main stage performances the food is good!!

Another round of applause for the organizers and groups who contributed to the success of the festival. It was well participated and despite limitations/challenges (the buddist temple gym was...

I love coming to Japantown for their festivals. Nikkei Matsuri is a fun one to come out to, especially for their food court. My favorites: spam musubi, strawberry shortcake, and yakisoba. There...

Terrific community event! Great food, clean, and free admission! All of the food booths are fundraisers for various non-profit organizations. Nice variety of vendors, too!