BIGGER & BETTER WITH A THRILLING LINE-UP OF FUN, FOOD AND ACTIVITIES!
The Japan Summer Festival held in conjunction with Sports Hub Community Play Day returns to the National Stadium with bigger and better line-up of fun, food and activities. Visitors can get to experience true Japan right at this immersive cultural exchange event with over 100 authentic Japanese stalls, Pokemon Carnival, Pikachu Dance Parade, all-day stage performances, traditional Bon-Odori dance, Yukata try-out and many more.
Saturday & Sunday, 7 & 8 September 2019 @National Stadium Gate 6
Tickets: $6 – $8
*Admission is complimentary for children below 1.2M in height.
Try over 100 authentic Japanese F&B, Games and Merchandise Booths!
12PM to 9PM
Join Pikachu at the Pokémon Carnival + Dance Parade!
12PM to 9PM
Pikachu Dance Parade starts at 5PM.
Have fun at the Heritage Challenge!
12PM to 9PM
The series of challenges includes, OHANA Games, Capteh, Rubic Cube, Carrom, Jump Rope, Giant Snake & Ladders, Giant Checkers and Traditional Kampung Games.
J-Pop Fitness Dance Jam
12.30PM to 2.30PM
Lead by Singapore based Japanese instructors, the J-Pop Fitness Dance Jam is a fusion of Japan pop-culture and fitness workout choregraph for both the Japanese and local community.
Yukata Dressing Corner
3PM onwards
Don the customary Japanese costumes – the Yukata!
Volunteers will be on-site to assist with the try-outs!
Stage Performances
3PM to 6.45PM
Enjoy an immersive experience of exciting performances showcased on stage.
Japanese-themed Game Booths
3PM to 9PM
Just like an authentic Matsuri, there will also be light-hearted games that will test your luck and precision, such as Yo-Yo Tsuri (fish for your favourite balloon!), Senbonbiki (you win if you pull the lucky string), and Shateki (Gun-shooting) a game where you can target the prize and shoot at it.
Try out each game at $2 only!
Dance the Bon-Odori!
6.30PM to 8.30PM
Generally held during the Obon (honouring the spirits of ancestors) period, the Bon-Odori is a festive dance performed to instruments such as traditional taiko drums.
Immerse in the cultural fun!
