October 5 & 6
2024
we are back this year!
we look forward to seeing everyone soon!
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.
Largest Japanese family
festival in socal
DATE
October 5th, Saturday &
October 6th, Sunday 2024
Gates open: 11:00 AM - Close: 5 PM
(Tokyo City Cup G3 - Sunday, Oct.6th)
LOcation
Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
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!
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
kids fun stage
TBA
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!
get ready for Free giveaway!
meet SPECial AMBASSADORS
2024 TOKYO CITY CUP AMBASSADOR
TBA
Kimono styling by KIMONO BLOOM