Japan Village Summer Festival Returns to Industry City

The annual Japan Village Summer Fest will return to Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn bringing together thousands of attendees for a day of authentic Japanese food and drinks, performances and family-friendly activities.

Press and general public are  invited to experience  rich flavors and cultural traditions across Japan Village’s vibrant indoor-outdoor spaces. Festival highlights include Wanko Soba Noodle Eating Challenge, multiple dance contests and a ‍Watermelon Splitting Game. 

With no prior experience required, each contest winner will receive a round-trip ticket to Japan — to Kuroishi, Yamaguchi, or Morioka City.  

An unparalleled destination for Japanese culture in New York City, the 20,000-square-foot food hall and marketplace was created to foster cross-cultural understanding and create lasting connections by providing a space where people from all walks of life can come together to learn, explore, and celebrate.

1:00 PM— Opening Ceremony

1:15 PM—  Yosakoi Dance (Kochi, Japan)

1:35 PM—  Awa Odori (Tokushima, Japan)‍

2:00 PM—  Wanko Soba Challenge Lot Drawing

2:10 PM—  Onikenbai (Iwate, Japan)

2:20 PM—  Sansa Odori (Morioka, Japan)

2:30 PM—  Wanko Soba Noodle Eating Challenge

3:00 PM—  Dance Contest #1: Ouchi No Tonosama

3:30 PM—  ‍Watermelon Splitting Game

4:00 PM—  Taiko Masala

4:15 PM—  Visit Kuroishi Campaign: Intro

4:25 PM—  Traditional Local Dances from Kuroishi

4:50 PM—  Dance Contest #2: Kuroishi Yosare

5:25 PM—  Finale 1: Bon Dance by Everyone

5:45 PM—  ‍Finale 2: Mikoshi Carrying by Everyone