COSTA MESA, Calif., – Discover Japan at the 15th Annual OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa this weekend, Oct. 19 and 20.
Enjoy 55 authentic dishes, including ramen and wagyu, plus over 200 booths of traditional goods, anime, and cosplay. Don’t miss the Tuna Cutting Show, live performances by Wes-P and Ai Haruna, and the Oiran Dochu procession!
We are committed to bringing the best of food, culture, and art from Japan! The OC Japan Fair is one of the largest and most authentic Japanese cultural festivals in Southern California, with 55 types of Japanese cuisine including ramen, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, kakigori, yakitori, sushi, BBQ, taiyaki, onigiri, and wagyu.
Attendees will enjoy over 200 booths featuring traditional Japanese goods, anime merchandise, and games.
We are also giving away drinks and snacks (a huge thank you to our sponsors!) Giveaway on Saturday & Sunday will be given to first 1000 people – first come first serve.
Must see sights of the fair:
Tuna Cutting Show
World class sushi! On 10/19 (Sat.) & 10/20 (Sun.) the main stage will host an exciting Tuna Cutting Show performed by a chef from a famous Japanese Tuna Company. Traditional Japanese street foods such as Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Yakitori, Shaved ice, Ramen, Pork cutlet sandwiches, Taiyaki and many more will be available on site!
Stage Performances
This fall’s OC JAPAN FAIR will bring together famous artists and comedians from Japan! The performances on the main stage will be more spectacular than ever. Featuring talents like Wes-P who was featured on America’s Got Talent, Ai Haruna, MINMI, and more!
Cosplay Contest
Cosplay Come be transported to the famous maid cafés of Akihabara with the festival’s very own pop-up! Not to mention a huge number of high quality anime and cosplay booths, with all the figurines and anime goods you can imagine. And you won’t want to miss the coolest costumes of all at the live Cosplay Show on 10/20 (Sat). Check this post for more details about the Cosplay Contest.
Oiran Dochu
On 10/19 (Sat.) and 10/20 (Sun.), The Alluring Oiran Dochu (Procession of Courtesans) will walk from the main stage to Nakamise Street. Oiran Dochu is a reenactment of processions done by the oiran, the courtesans of Yoshiwara in the Edo Period, to advertise the houses they worked in. The reenactment involves men and women dressed up in Edo period costumes.
Asakusa, Nakamise Street Japanese Traditional Area and performances The entire indoor area will be turned into Nakamise-dori Avenue for visitors to enjoy Japanese traditions. Featuring Japanese cultural exhibits, booths, and performances, including: Shodo [calligraphy], Kado [Japanese flower arranging], Sado [Japanese tea ceremony], a Taiko drum performance [Japanese drum], and Bon Odori [traditional dance].
When/Where:
- Date: October 18(Fri), 19(Sat), 20(Sun)
- Time: 10/18 5:00pm~11:00pm, 10/19 12:00pm~10:00pm 10/20 11:00am~7:00pm
- Venue: OC Fair & Event Center (88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626)
- Admission: $10 general admission (free for children under 6 and seniors over 65). $12 (at door) *at door. Pricing begins at the start time of the event each day
- Parking fee: $12
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