Lynn J.
5/2/2025
I look forward to Japan festival Boston every year: fabulous food; Japanese, cultural entertainment; local Japanese exhibitors, and vendors. Only downside (not the festival's fault): for the...
Japan Festival Boston
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[1 - 499] Charles St
Boston, MA 02114
History
Boston has enjoyed a deep relationship with Japan since the days of the Iwakura Mission of 1871. In April of 2012 the city celebrated the 100th anniversary of the friendship gift of cherry trees from Kyoto to Washington D.C. by hosting a Japan Spring Festival with support from the Consulate-General of Japan in Boston and in cooperation with local Japanese businesses and organizations. The festival was held in Boston's historic Copley Square Park in the heart of the city and was modeled after a traditional Japanese fair. The celebration exceeded all expectations, with over 13,000 participants in attendance. The success of the festival was due largely in part to the unprecedented level of cooperation from the local Japanese community.
Specialties
Experience Japanese culture, authentic Japanese food, arts & crafts, cosplay contest, and performances in this annual event in April in the heart of Boston!
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Reviews
4.06 reviews
Kaori M.
4/29/2018
I volunteered at Japan Festival Boston. As a volunteer you can get T-shirt and quick pass. T-shirt was only large size: a bit disappointing. Most volunteers are Japanese, why is the T-shirt...
Elizabeth L.
4/24/2016
All the festival musts - local performers, handicraft and trinket stalls, street food. Family-friendly community and cultural event on Boston Common with several origami and calligraphy booths, as...
Leo F.
4/25/2016
We visited this festival yesterday but was unprepared for the amount of people attending. There were people singing on the main stage and various demonstrations on the 2nd stage. The lines for...
Ber L.
4/29/2018
A great way to get exposed to the Japanese culture; from food, history, calligraphy and too many other activities to list! All of this can be experienced in the heart of Boston Commons. Plan...
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