COSTA MESA — Grab your friends and celebrate the largest Japanese cultural festival in Southern California. Enjoy the experience of tasting, shopping, and learning about Japanese culture.
There will also be a cosplay show, tuna-cutting show, performances by popular Japanese artists/comedians, traditional instrument performances, games, kimono models meet-and-greet, and more.
OC Japan Fair 2025 takes place Friday, April 4, from 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, from 12 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa.
Entertainment will be presented on the OC Stage with Tiffany and Kohei as emcees, and the Nakamise Stage, presented by Kimono Con, with Derek Mio as emcee.
Freedom LA showtimes: Friday, 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Performers will include DJ MaL,wannabes, SSClub, Kubota, Pero Pero Candy, Kat Padlan, Genki Iwahashi, and Gadoro.
For the complete entertainment lineup: www.oc-japanfair.com/stage#stage-tba
For a list of food vendors: www.oc-japanfair.com/vendor-sponsor#vendors
General admission: $18. Free for children 6 and under and seniors over 65. Also includes admission to Freedom LA. No pets allowed; service dogs only.
Parking fee: $12. Follow signage upon arrival for gates and parking directions as Gate 1 may change.
Hosted by Japan Product Promotion, OC Japan Fair has been held since 2009 in Orange County.
Info: www.oc-japanfair.com
