

SEp.30 & OCT.1
2023
we look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

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Largest Japanese family
festival in socal
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
TIME
Gates open:
10:30 AM - 5 PM (SAT)
11:00 AM - 5 PM (SUN)

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

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!

Kimono styling by KIMONO BLOOM
