VISIT JAPANTOWN FOR SAKURA MATSURI AND CHERRY BLOSSOM WEEKEND
April 7 - 15, 2023
Click here for more information and the full event calendar
Celebrating businesses in Historic Nihonmachi / Japantown with a week of activations and Springtime celebrations!
🌸 SPECIAL EVENTS 🌸
HANAMI ● April 7th to 15th
Locations: Kobe Terrace Park, Little Saigon
While the Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) are in bloom, we invite you to Kobe Terrace Park for your Hanami picnics! Take some pics and enter our photo contest “pink is the theme” *Just be mindful to not climb our delicate trees!
SAKURA MATSURI DAY ● April 15th
Location: Nihonmachi / Japantown
Spend the afternoon in Nihonmachi and enjoy a host of activations including live music performances at neighborhood venues, art installations, food specials, and photo contest giveaways! For the complete list of venues and activations, visit our FULL EVENTS SCHEDULE page for details, times, and locations.
CHERRY BLOSSOM WEEKEND ● April 14th & 15th
Locations: Seattle Center, Nihonmachi / Japantown
The Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival is also happening at Seattle Center at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion! Make a weekend of all things Sakura with Japanese cultural activities before heading back to the neighborhood for an evening of Jazz and more.
PHOTO CONTESTS ● April 9th to 14th
Up for a little adventure? All this week, participate in a variety of social media photo contest categories for a chance to win prizes such as restaurant and retail gift cards AND a special Japantown T-shirt!
Post your image, tag, and follow @JapantownSeattle by the April 14th deadline, winners announced on April 15th!
*Special conditions and criteria apply - See the FULL EVENT SCHEDULE for more information and specific contest details
🌸 SAKURA SPECIALS 🌸
Don’t forget to mention “SAKURA” at select retailers and restaurants for Sakura Matsuri discounts and offers.