Enjoy One of the Largest Japanese Festivals in Orange County
ANAHEIM, CALIF. (May 2, 2024) – Experience the magic of Japan without leaving Orange County at Taste of Japan, happening June 21 to June 23 at STC Anaheim GardenWalk. Indulge in a culinary adventure at the free cultural event, with a diverse selection of Japanese delicacies, from savory ramen to irresistible takoyaki.
Purchase food and other goodies from more than 100 of the best Japanese vendors in Southern California at the dog friendly event, spread across all levels of the GardenWalk. Everything from barbecue to street food will be available from numerous crowd-favorite eateries, including Shin-Sen-Gumi, Tanota, Daikokuya, and many more. Enjoy live entertainment from traditional Japanese drummers, martial artists, anime, and other Japanese pop culture phenomenons on the main stage throughout the day. Takumi Alley is a creative and cultural market space full of Japanese art, handmade crafts, and other unique products and ventures to shop. There will also be toy and anime vendors, making this celebration of the island nation a delight for all ages.
For the adults, there will be Yokocho – a 21 and up, 13,000 square foot indoor VIP beer and sake garden. Taste your way through an authentic Japanese beer and sake experience, with traditional bar snacks and beverages, hosted by festival sponsor, the Japanese American Media Association.
Limited Goodie Bags for $45 https://www.tasteofjpn.com/goodiebag and Yokocho VIP Tickets for $125 https://www.tasteofjpn.com/yokochofest are now available online.
STC Anaheim GardenWalk is located in Anaheim, Calif., on 400 W Disney Way, near Disney’s California Adventure. Parking is available in the venue’s 4-story parking garage, as well as 2 additional overflow parking lots nearby, with exact locations soon to be announced. Taste of Japan encourages ride shares for Yokocho VIP guests.
The event is put on by Tanoshii Project and STC Anaheim GardenWalk.
For more information on Taste of Japan, follow @tasteofjpn on Instagram and Facebook. Visit www.tasteofjpn.com or email info@tasteofjpn.com for additional details.
