This popular spring event will happen on two consecutive weekends in April — 10th/11th and 18/19th, from 11am to 6pm each day. There will be entertainment, food & beverages, children’s activities, and many other events. For a full rundown of events and other information, visit the festival website.

For the second year, the festival will take place on streets in Japantown while the Peace Plaza renovation project is underway. Most of the action will occur on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore, and Webster Street between Sutter & Geary.

Use of public transportation, taxi, or rideshare is encouraged as parking will be very limited. Street closures: Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore, and Webster between Geary and Sutter.  Japantown businesses and restaurants will be open during the festival.