A Festival Celebrating Japanese American Culture
Japantown San Jose
632 N. 5th St. San Jose, CA 95112
Worried About Parking?
We Offer Shuttle Services & Bike Parking.
FREE Shuttle Service
Available 9AM - 6PM
Additional Parking Lot
@1st Street & W Hedding Street
Drop Off & Pickup Shuttle
@Happi House
NIKKEI MATSURI 2025 MERCHANDISE!
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Apron 2025
$25.00 -
Hoodie 2025
$55.00 – $60.00 -
SweatShirt 2025
$45.00 – $50.00 -
T-shirt 2025
$25.00 – $30.00 -
Tote 2025
$25.00
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 2024 possible!
Mike Inouye Ryan Yamamoto Hello From Mars San Jose Taiko
Japantown Business Association HeadlinersYu-Ai KaiDipsomania, Inc.
CONGRATULATIONS
2024's Scholarship and Grant Winners
Yamaichi Scholarship
- Awarded to Austin Eng
Hayashi Cultural Grant
- Awarded to Suzume no Gakko
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.