Japanese Street Festival
This year's festival was spread across Pennsylvania Avenue and featured hours of Japanese cultural performances, including J-Pop, traditional Japanese music, and martial arts across four stages. The festival was rich in cultural exhibits and commercial vendors offering a mix of traditional and contemporary Japanese goods, and a plethora of Japanese food options.
Key attractions included various "pavilions," like the Beyond Tokyo Pavilion, which introduced attendees to lesser-known regions of Japan, and the Japan Smart Infrastructure Pavilion, showcasing cutting-edge Japanese technologies. For food enthusiasts, nearly 40 food vendors were present along with multiple Kirin Beer Gardens and the Hakutsuru Sake Tasting Pavilion, providing a genuine taste of Japanese cuisine.
