TOKYO CITY CUP & JAPAN FAMILY DAY

SEp.30 & OCT.1
2023

we look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

get your ticket now!

Get your admission today! Also, don't forget to get the Japan Eats Starter Pack for discount price if you purchase in advance!

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Largest Japanese family
festival in socal

About

JAPAN FAMILY DAY

Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park was started as a way to introduce Japanese culture and interact with the people of Southern California.

Through the years, it has become one of the most popular Japanese family festivals in southern California. Featuring cultural events, demonstrations, and food, Japan Family Day has something for everyone. So, be ready to observe, participate, and most of all, have fun.

DATE

September 30th, Saturday & October 1st, Sunday 2023

LOcation

Santa Anita Park

285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007

DIRECTION

TIME

Gates open:

10:30 AM - 5 PM (SAT)

11:00 AM - 5 PM (SUN)

TIME SCHEDULE

Japanese eats starter package

This package includes: $15 Food Scrip, One (1) sake Craft Cocktail, a $5 Betting Voucher, Admission, General Parking & Racing Program, Tip Sheet, Open Grandstand and Trackside Seating

BUY PACKAGE

Cosplay Contest

Cosplay your favorite characters to stand a chance to win amazing prizes provided by AmiAmi, the largest online figure/hobby store in Japan and Amazon gift cards!

SUBMIT

TENT VILLAGE by DOD OUTDOORS

Get ready to explore our exclusive tent village at Santa Anita Park and win some gear for your next camping trip!

KIDS FUN STAGE

Enjoy Kids CHA~ contest and dance with Kawaii Crew!

FIND OUT MORE

WHAT to find in the festival

FOOD

OKONOMIYAKI (Japanese pan cake) / TAKOYAKI (Octopus ball) / TAMAGOYAKI / SUSHI / YAKITORI / YAKISOBA / KATSU SAND / ONIGIRI / CURRY / SHAVED ICE / ICE CREAM + MORE!!

POP CULTURE

Experience Japanese POP culture with anime, gal make over and cosplay contest on stage!

ENTERTAIMENT

Don’t miss out Live Taiko performance at grand stand stage.

FAMILY

Special fun area for Kids and Families. Japan family day’s signature OMATSURI section has full of excitement such as YO-YO fishing game, character fishing game, Omen (character masks), bounce house.

EAT ＋ PLAY ＋ FUN

Close peak: What's inside the event. Take a look our footage from 2022 event!

Free Giveaway

get ready for Free giveaway!

WiN!! Tokyo city cup game

Pick a winning hourse at Tokyo City Cup Game and Win amazing prizes! Prize for this year includes: Nintendo Switch, Amazon Gift Card, and KOKORO CARE Package

SEE RULES

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST only

FREE STUFF

TOKYO CITY CUP

ORIGINAL

PIN BADGE

GIVEAWAY

INFORMATION BOOTH

meet SPECial AMBASSADORS

2023 TOKYO CITY CUP AMBASSADOR

Emily Miko and Chelsea Misa are half-Japanese content creators and sisters from Los Angeles. With a mom from Japan, they have grown up with Japanese culture being an important part of their lives. Their social media posts reflect these roots, as they regularly explore all things Japan - from its food to pop culture - all while building a community that shares this passion!