Vietnam Festival 2026
Japan's largest Japan-Vietnam cultural exchange event, held annually since 2008 with over 100,000 visitors each year. Officially endorsed by the Vietnamese government, around 120 booths gather at Yoyogi Park Event Plaza. The food area features authentic Vietnamese cuisine including pho, banh mi, and banh xeo, along with craft goods, folk art sales, and ao dai (traditional dress) experience corners. The main stage hosts live performances by top Vietnamese artists and enchanting water puppet shows. In 2026, the venue has been revamped under an immersive festival theme with a new mobile ordering system. Free admission.
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Event Info
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Traditional Vietnamese water puppet shows (3 performances daily), live concerts by popular Vietnamese artists MIN and ERIK, approximately 120 food and merchandise booths, lantern wall photo spots, and ao dai dress-up experience. 2026 features an immersive festival theme with expanded dining area and mobile ordering.
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First held in 2008. Organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan and the festival committee to promote cultural exchange between Japan and Vietnam. Held annually since then, the 2026 edition marks the 18th year. It has grown into the largest Vietnam cultural exchange event overseas, officially endorsed by the Vietnamese government.
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First held in 2008, the festival has been held annually at Yoyogi Park as a Japan-Vietnam cultural exchange event. Organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan and the Vietnam Festival Committee, it has grown into the largest overseas Vietnam exchange event endorsed by the Vietnamese government. Over 100,000 visitors attend annually. The event went online in 2020-2021 due to the pandemic, returning to full-scale in 2023. It was held on June 1-2 in 2024 and June 7-8 in 2025.
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3-5 min walk from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station west exit; 3-5 min walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda/Fukutoshin Line Meiji-Jingumae Station exit 1; 7-10 min walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Yoyogi-Koen Station exit 3. No dedicated parking; public transportation recommended.
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Over 100,000 visitors annually, with Sunday afternoons being the most crowded. Use the mobile ordering system (KOTORI) to skip food booth lines. The venue is relatively uncrowded around 10 AM right after opening.
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Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, drinks) as this is an outdoor event. A picnic sheet is handy for watching stage performances. The reservation-only VIP lounge (from 3,000 yen for 50 min, 4-person table) has air conditioning. Free admission; held rain or shine.
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Visitor Report
Stepping into Yoyogi Park, you are immediately immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of Vietnam. The food area is lined with stalls selling authentic pho, banh mi, and banh xeo, all with long queues. Sugarcane juice and mango juice are particularly popular on hot days. The main stage comes alive with concerts by Vietnamese artists, and the enchanting water puppet performances captivate audiences of all ages. Lantern-decorated photo spots are popular for social media. Many visitors browse Vietnamese traditional crafts and ao dai-related goods. Despite the crowds of over 100,000, the internationally diverse atmosphere makes this a beloved festival for experiencing Vietnamese culture.
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