Photo courtesy of Ginza Holiday Fest
Celebrate Japanese culture, food and traditions at the annual Ginza Holiday Festival held at the Midwest Buddhist Temple in the Old Town neighborhood, on August 11-13, 2023.
Experience the beauty of Japanese culture, including traditional folk dances, Taiko drumming, martial arts and music. Visitors will also be able to purchase artisan craft goods from The Waza, a federation of artists who have studied ancient craft techniques that have been passed down for over 300 years. Check out the entertainment schedule here.
Food is a popular aspect of the Ginza Holiday Fest and Japanese dishes like Udon noodles and Teriyaki chicken will be on sale. This year, visitors have the option of pre-ordering their food if they don’t want to wait in line at the fest.
The Ginza Holiday Fest runs on Friday, August 11 from 5:30 pm-9 pm; Saturday, August 12, 11:30 am-8 pm and Sunday, August 13, 11:30 am – 4 pm. A suggested donation is $5 per person, children under 12 are free but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ginza Holiday Fest
Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street
August 11-13, 2023, 5:30- 9 pm, 11:30-8 pm, 11:30-4 pm
$5 for individuals (adults, seniors, and students). Children under 12 are free.
