Performers
THE NAE PROJECT
NAE(which translate to The Rice Seeding) is a new, groundbreaking musical and theatrical work by Toronto-based composer Kokichi kusano, featuring traditions of Japanese music and theater for the modern stage.
Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team
KIZUNA International Team (est.2018)aim to promote Yosakoi in countries worldwide with a goal of international exchange. Please look forward their performance and enjoy the vibrant music and dance!
SAKURA KAI -Odori-
Established in 1960, Sakura Kai is a Traditional Japanese Dance Group based at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto.Sakurakai will performe Semi Classical, and minyo (folk)
RONIN SUMO CLUB
We’re proud to introduce Ronin Sumo Club, a Toronto-based sumo club dedicated to bringing the spirit and strength of this traditional Japanese sport to Canada. Founded in 2000, we are proud to be an inclusive club where everyone is welcome. We train together every Monday night at 7:30, if you are ever in Toronto please reach out and we would be happy to have you join us. We’re passionate about sharing sumo’s rich culture, discipline, and excitement. There will be an on stage demonstration and we will also have an area set up for you to come by, try on a mawashi, take some pictures or even get on the dohyo with one of our club members.
Vendors
Kako's Kitchen
Kako's Kitchen is a local Japanese Caterer making traditional and handmade foods. My goal is to share Japanese cuisine with Sudburians who haven't had the oppotunity to enjoy the kind of foods that we enjoy at home. Also I try to make food pleasing to the eye. There will be.. Mochi, Mochi cookie, shaved ice,Takoyaki,Steamed bun,Onigiri rice etc..
Come and enjoy with us!
Anime North
Anime North is an anime convention located in Toronto, Canada that celebrates anime, manga, music, games and all other forms of Japanese Culture!
Tokita-kobo
Tokita-kobo has been run by Yuki Tanaka since 2018. Yuki imports traditional clothing and kimono patterned fabric from Japan, and she crafts earrings, necklaces, and other accessories, including scrunchies, hair ties, headbands and purses. These items are made from Japanese traditional patterned fabric and some of them are up-cycled. The overarching goal is to share Japanese tradition and culture with all of you.
Orika Canada
Orika is a Japanese traditional flower kanzashi artist. Traditional flower kanzashi, flower pins for everyday use and anime-inspired hairpins will be available!
Pac West
Welcome to Pac West Kimono, your trusted source for authentic Japanese merchandise since 2001. Our mission is simple: to share the rich culture of Japan with North America, blending traditional aesthetics with modern Japanese culture influences through our curated selection of products
Papaya Pops
Papaya Pops is a mother and daughter team that started making artisanal ice pops in northern Ontario during a global pandemic. We named our shop after our 1973 VW Westfalia called La Papaya who inspires us to make people smile, go on adventures, make memories and take care of each other. We make delicious frozen treats using as many local ingredients as possible. All of our pops are handcrafted and made with love!
Tsuki no creation
Tsuki no creation creates many different useful everyday items such as: tote bags, zippered pouches,
pillows, scrunchies, hair bows, book marks, dice bags and more!
All using Anime/Video Game/Pop Culture fabrics :)
Presotea
Different from regular bubble tea shops that brew tea in a bulk bucket, Presotea insists on brewing tea by adopting the high-end espresso machine to keep the best flavour and sweetness. We also develops a wide range of tea menu to fulfill all kinds of demand. Completely overthrowing conventional tea-brewing method, drinking freshly brewed tea makes you healthier.
Gacha Catch Em' All
Gacha Catch Em' All
We have gachapon machines (Japanese coin operated vending machines) with pokemon and anime keychains, pins, stickers, etc.
Gacha-catch em all mostly focuses on pokemon cards, plushies, keychains, and all things pokemon!
Ennichi(縁日）
Mctaggartfarms
Gacha Catch Em' All
Traditional Japanese style festival. Festival booths with Japanese goods, yo-yo fishing, and shooting games
Chamos Foodie
Mctaggartfarms
Mctaggartfarms
Chamos Foodie will offer three types of food typical of their country of origin, Venezuela. They will bring original and new flavors to the Japan Festival Sudbury 2025.
Arepa: This is the dish par excellence of Venezuelan cuisine.
Empanadas: A rich wheat flour dough with a meat filling inside.
Tequeno: It is a famous cheese stick but in the Venezuelan style.
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Mctaggartfarms
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Ocean in Space
Ocean In Space was launched in 2015 by artist Allison D., known professionally as "Ocean". What began with a single, custom-designed t-shirt featuring her own artwork that she made for herself, quickly gained traction after the artist shared her creation online, sparking overwhelming enthusiasm from fans. This unexpected response inspired her to delve deeper into her artistic vision.
My Asian Market
My Asian Market is a small family-owned business that caters authentic products from the Philippines, Korea, Japan and other Southeast Asian Countries.
