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Thank you for joining us in 2023! We're looking forward to an even more energizing 2024!

2023 Highlights

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Mar 26 | JAPAN Fes -初陣-@East Village(Astor Place, Broadway- Lafayette st) / vol. 70

Apr 15 | JAPAN Fes @Chelsea (6th Ave 24th- 26th st) / vol. 71

Apr 16 | JAPAN Fes @Upper West Side (Broadway 113th-114th st) / vol. 72

Apr 29 | JAPAN Fes x New York Ramen Contest 2023 @Chelsea (8th Ave 16th - 17th st) / vol. 73

Apr 30 | JAPAN Fes x New York Ramen Contest 2023 @Astoria (Steinway St Broadway- 34th Ave) / vol. 74

May 13 | JAPAN Fes x Japan Street Fair @JAPAN PARADE(72nd st bet Central Park West - Columbus Ave) vol. 75

Japan Street Fair will be held on West 72nd Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue starting at 10 am, and will conclude at 5 pm. The Japan Street Fair will feature tents offering fun and educational cultural activities including calligraphy, water balloon yo-yo fishing, origami, Hello Kitty photo opportunities, and a giveaway. The latest information on Japan’s many tourist destinations will be made available at an information tent, and as with last year, there will also be a tent where visitors may donate to a charitable cause. For this year, we will be collecting donations to aid the victims of the ongoing War in Ukraine, and those who are affected by the recent Turkey-Syria Earthquake.

Japan Street Fair 2023’s food tents are prepared by JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization, and JAPAN Fes, one of the largest organizers of Japanese food festivals in the world that hosts over 20 Japanese food fair events a year in New York City. This year, the street fair will feature about 25 tents serving authentic Japanese street food.

May 20 | JAPAN Fes @NoMad (6Ave 31st-32nd st) / vol. 76

May 21 | JAPAN Fes @Brooklyn Parkslope (5th Ave 9th-10th st) / vol. 77

Jun 10 | JAPAN Fes @Midtown West (8th Ave, 50th - 51st st) / vol. 78

Jun 17 | JAPAN Fes @East Village (Bleecker St, LaGuardia - Mercer st) / vol. 79

Jun 18 | JAPAN Fes @Parkslope (7th Ave, 5-6th st) / vol. 80

Jul 2 | JAPAN Fes @Astoria (Broadway, 45th- 46th st) / vol. 81

Jul 15 | JAPAN Fes x Niku Fes @Chelsea (6th Ave, 18th-20th st) / vol. 82

Aug 26 | JAPAN Fes x Summer Fes(夏祭り)-@East Village (Broadway, 8th - 10th st) / vol. 83

Aug 27 | JAPAN Fes x Summer Fes(夏祭り)-@East Village (4th Ave 9th - 11th st) / vol. 84

Sep 9 | JAPAN Fes x Matcha Fes @Upper East Side (3rd Ave, 75th - 76th st) / vol. 85

Sep 16 | JAPAN Fes x Konamon Contest @Chelsea (8th Ave, 16th - 18th st) / vol. 86

Sep 17 | JAPAN Fes x Konamon Contest @Chelsea (6th Ave, 24th - 26th st) / vol. 87

Oct 7 | JAPAN Fes x New York Ramen Contest 2023- @East Village (4th Ave, 9th - 11th st) / vol. 88

Oct 8 | JAPAN Fes x New York Ramen Contest 2023- @Upper West Side (Broadway W 77th - 79th st) / vol. 89

Oct 28 | JAPAN Fes @East Village (Astor Place, Broadway - Lafayette st) / vol. 90

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Welcome to JAPAN Fes, where the vibrant celebration of Japanese culture in New York flows smoothly! With over 300,000 annual attendees and 1,000 vendors, we proudly host the world's largest Japanese food festival. We embrace the spirit of '和洋折衷' - the fusion of Japanese and Western influences - while engaging with our local community. Stay tuned for upcoming events and join us in creating a fantastic festival together!

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At our festival, we're thrilled to announce that vendors from Japan are joining us abundantly to share authentic Japanese cuisine. We're also embracing the beautiful blend of Japanese and international influences, including the enchanting '和洋折衷.'
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April 28, 2023

【TIME OUT】Selected as the best events in May

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April 11, 2023

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April 11, 2023

April 10, 2023

【TIME OUT】Selected as one of the Top 100 Things to Do in New York

April 10, 2023

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Our Team

Dragon Yamamoto / Executive Director

Dragon Yamamoto is the President of Jforward Inc. He was born in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from Doshisha University, he started working for a consulting company. In 2011, he moved to New York to work in the real estate industry. In 2016, he started Jforward Inc and has since been involved in event organization, restaurant businesses, e-commerce, and study abroad programs.

Jforward Inc代表。同志社大学を卒業後、コンサルティング会社を経て、2011年にニューヨークへ移住。世界に通用するジャパンクオリティを海外へ伝えるべく、日米の架け橋として、ニューヨークを拠点に事業を行う。主な事業内容として、年間25万人を集める世界最大の日本食イベント「JAPAN Fes New York」、全米ベストラーメンレストランに選ばれた「Menya Jiro USA」、全米を対象とした日本食のデリバリープラットフォーム「UMAMI SQUARE」を展開、2014年からは慈善事業として会員4000人を超えるニューヨーク最大の日本語が学べるコミュニティ「J-KURU New York」を運営。

Mayumi Tomita / Marketing Director

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, at the age of 18 she moved to Hawaii and studied English as her secondary language. She later move to New York when she turned 21. In 2017, Mayumi graduated from Baruch college, one of the best business schools in the US with a degree in marketing. She would then intern as a marketing researcher and coordinator for a TV company. Afterwards, Mayumi moved on and worked as a marketing associate for one of New York’s finest restaurant. Mayumi’s dream is to spread Japanese culture to the world and see many individuals enjoying the language, entertainment, food, but most importantly, the country known as Japan.

神奈川県生まれ、18歳でハワイに語学留学を経て、21歳の時ニョーヨークに移転。アメリカ国内で屈指のビジネススクールの一つとして知られるバルーク大学へ入学しマーケティングを専攻、2017年に卒業。その後プロモーション会社のインターンシップや、テレビ会社のリサーチャーとして活動し、日本を世界へ広めたい日本を変えたいという思いで日々活動中！

Misako Shoji / Community Outreach Director

Born in Yamagata Prefecture, Misako acquired global skills in the US for a year with the goal of becoming a world-class resource for students in University. In addition, after joining a PR company, she joined Neo Career Co., Ltd. in April, 2016. Taking advantage of being promoted to manager fastest of the 200 people hired during the same period, she jumped into New York, USA, which was decided to be a challenge for her 20's. In 2019, she joined Jforward and started activities to support Japan, who is challenging in the world.

山形県出身。学生時代、世界に通用する人財になるをモットーに１年間のアメリカ留学でグローバル力を強化。また、PR会社でのPR経験を経て、2016年4月より株式会社ネオキャリアに入社。同期200人中最速でマネージャーに昇進したことを機に、20代挑戦の地と決めていたアメリカニューヨークに飛び込む。世界へ挑戦する日本を応援する為の活動をスタート。

Mariam Mohsin / Project Lead

Kohei / Official MC

Singer MC Perfomer from Tokyo Japan Performing at the Anime conventions, Asian festivals Japanese festivals in the US. Recorded the song for Aniplex Japan

シンガー MC パフォーマー東京出身アニメコンベンション、アジアフェスティバル、アメリカでの日本のフェスティバルに出演。アニプレックスジャパンの楽曲をレコーディング

Toshihiko Nakazawa / Stage Producer

Born in Niigata Prefecture, Toshihiko is a dance performer based in NYC. He came to New York in 2010. He took first place in AMATEUR NIGHT at New York’s Apollo Theater in 2013 and 2014. He also made it to the Vegas audition of “So You Think You Can Dance,” currently America’s most popular television show. He is currently working for the New York City based Broadway theater/Bus-Tour in their show “The Ride.” Every year, he goes to back to Japan in o to deliver speeches, conduct workshops, and perform at more than 100 schools. He frequently appears on commercials and radio programs, and gives lectures throughout Japan.

新潟県出身。NYと日本で活躍するダンスパフォーマー。東京にて飲食店の店長を経て、2010年にニューヨークへ。アポロシアター、アマチュアナイト２年連続優勝。全米ダンス番組So You Think You Can Dance出演。マルチメディア観光バスTHE RIDEの日本人唯一のストリートパフォーマー。NYを拠点としながら、日本では学校講演活動も過去１００箇所以上。2021年アメリカ永住権（アーティストグリーンカード）取得。文化庁の登録芸術家。高校英語教員免許所持。日本とアメリカで半分ずつの生活をしながら活動中！

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