For its very first edition, the Matsuri Japanese Festival enchanted Japan lovers at Paris’ Cité Fertile. Building on its success, Matsuri returns this summer for a 4th edition at the Parc Floral de Paris. Sake tastings, stalls, street food, incredible shows and entertainment… Matsuri is sure to take you on a journey to the land of the Rising Sun!
Matsuri, the Japanese Festival returns to Paris in June
In 2022, the 1st edition of the Matsuri Japanese Festival attracted several thousand visitors to the Cité Fertile. In all, over 10,000 Japanese spirits were on offer for tasting. Numerous merchants and craftsmen also introduced the public to their jewelry, decorative objects and huge variety of kimonos. One hectare of discoveries, three days of festivities, a DJ set, three areas dedicated to tasting, Japanese products and street food… This festival, with its Japanese fragrances and colors, was a real success. And in the performance area, it was time to celebrate with dance, live painting and taiko shows.
Sake bar, tastings, crafts, shows and Japanese cocktails
On the strength of this success, the Matsuri Japanese Festival is back in Paris for a 4th colorful edition. For three days, on June 14 and 15 2025,the Japanese Festival will take over the Parc Floral de Paris. On the program, Japanese street food will be showcased at the stand of Yabai Sando, renowned for its Japanese sandwiches, Usagi Delice, Misato Bento and many others. At the Japanese artisans’ pavilion, lovers of the land of the Rising Sun will be able to stroll along the aisles of the Parc Floral, browsing the stands of Koji Brocante or Manga Mania. Fancy a few fittings? Why not try on the typical kimonos of Saori Urata and Madame Haori?
And when you think of a Japanese festival, you think of festivities worthy of the name. For two days, the Matsuri Festival will be alive with music. During these two special days, the Parc Floral stage will be the scene of Japanese hip-hop concerts, with the presence of artist Lipstorm. While the voices of Minako Oji and NENE echo across the Parc Floral and a DJ set by Sonikem rocks the stage, Youtubeur Julien Fontanier will be giving a live Japanese lesson!
Music, crafts and street food Made in Japan… The 4th edition of the Matsuri Festival in Paris promises a one-way ticket to Japan, just a metro ride away! Here’s something to take all your senses on a journey, and create new memories with your family.
Practical info :
Matsuri Paris, June 14 and 15, 2025
Parc Floral de Paris, 26 Route du Champ de Manoeuvre, 75012 Paris