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08/03/2026

Join us for two exciting days of Japanese summer fun at the Mitsuwa Summer Festival 2026 at our New Jersey store!

Experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring delicious festival foods, refreshing drinks, family-friendly games, and cultural performances.

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the summer with us! Come in your yukata and enjoy an authentic Japanese summer festival experience!

Event Dates & Time
Saturday, August 8, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎶 Bon Odori (Traditional Japanese Folk Dance)
Starts around 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 9, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🥁 Taiko Drum Performance
Starts around 3:00 PM

Location
Mitsuwa Marketplace New Jersey
Parking Lot Behind Building B

Festival Highlights

🍢 Japanese Festival Food & Refreshments
Enjoy a variety of authentic Japanese festival favorites, including:

Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Yakisoba
Takoyaki
Karaage Chicken Skewers
Wagyu Gyoza
Grilled Seafood
Cool off with refreshing treats and beverages:
Shaved Ice
Shikuwasa Slushies
Fresh Lemonade
Pocari Sweat
Ramune Soda
And more!

🎯 Games & Family Fun
Enjoy classic Japanese festival games for all ages!

Prize Lottery
Yo-Yo Fishing
Ring Toss
And other fun activities for children and families

🎭 Live Performances
Enjoy traditional Japanese entertainment throughout the festival!

Bon Odori Dance Performance (Saturday)
Taiko Drum Performance (Sunday)

Don't miss one of New Jersey's favorite Japanese summer traditions! We look forward to celebrating with you.

Event schedule, vendors, performances, and product availability are subject to change without notice.

For info about our New Jersey store, visit www.mitsuwa.com/nj

07/19/2026

Thank you all for joining us for Bon-odori! We had a blast!"

06/22/2026

We perfromed at the NYC Open Streets event at Newkirt Ave on June 21st. We will be back again on July 18th at 3pm!

https://www.fdconline.org/open-streets/

04/12/2026

08/29/2025

https://sites.google.com/japansocietyfc.org/home/pre-fall-festival-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawMeucZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJRDdOUWxaVGxaN1dkVjNuAR5U-JHrt2hWbOjJABuSrcIXpqKy6WaXkZ-9IAN6JNOyjtJtpc0KiW7gGvA66w_aem_IYtTF2L6XiIbtgB_NkpfWw

07/28/2025

UPDATE: Our New Jersey store’s Summer Festival hours have been extended to 6:00 PM!

🗓 Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Join our New Jersey location for a weekend of fun and festivities, featuring:

🎵 Bon-Odori – Traditional Japanese summer dance (Saturday, August 9)

🥁 Taiko Drumming Performance – Feel the rhythm! (Sunday, August 10)

Enjoy delicious food stalls, exciting game arcades, and entertainment for the whole family all weekend long. Let’s celebrate summer together! ☀️

07/18/2025