2026 NIKKEI MATSURI
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Sunday, April 26th @10AM - 5PM
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A Festival Celebrating Japanese American Culture
Japantown San Jose
632 N. 5th St. San Jose, CA 95112
NIKKEI MATSURI 2026 MERCHANDISE PRE ORDER!
by John Barrick
Please note this is for pre-orders only.
Estimated ship or pickup date will be the beginning of April.
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Apron 2026
Original price was: $25.00.$20.00Current price is: $20.00. -
Long Sleeve 2026 Shirt
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T-Shirt 2026 – Black
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T-Shirt 2026 – Tan
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Tote 2026
Original price was: $25.00.$20.00Current price is: $20.00.
The Nikkei Matsuri Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following 2025 donors:
Miyoko and Takeo Yuki Foundation
In Memory of Minoru Yamate
Edward and Phoebe Morimoto
Donated funds help the Foundation share the Japanese American experience through the Nikkei Matsuri Festival and supports its community giving programs. Nikkei Matsuri Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Organization.
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The Nikkei Matsuri Planning Committee would like to thank the following for their time, support, creativity, and talent in helping make Nikkei Matsuri 2025 possible!
Mike Inouye Ryan Yamamoto Hello From Mars San Jose Taiko
Japantown Business Association HeadlinersYu-Ai KaiDipsomania, Inc.
CONGRATULATIONS
2025's Scholarship and Grant Winners
Yamaichi Scholarship
- 1st: Ryan Matsumoto
- Runner Up: Jaden Kanazawa
- Runner Up: Taylor Nguyen
Hayashi Cultural Grant
- TBA
Raising The Koi
One of the festival’s special traditions is the raising of the koi fish, symbolizing strength, perseverance, and good fortune. Each year, a distinguished community member—someone who has made a lasting impact on the neighborhood—is honored with the privilege of raising the koi.