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Japan Matsuri
Bellinzona · 19–20 Sept 2026
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Saturday and Sunday
Programme
Shows, concerts, talks and workshops on both stages, hour by hour.
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Courses and workshops
Kenjutsu – L’arte della spada giapponese
Shintai-Karate Do Lugano
Japanese Dance & Culture Workshop
Suminagashi
SUMI-E Shozo Koike
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Programme
On stage
Shows and concerts
Manjushaka, Sakura-za
Cosplay Contest
Talks
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At the festival
Games area
Wellbeing
Shiatsu, Jin Shin Do, Jin Shin Jyutsu
Kimono rental
Guest of honour
Yumiko Igarashi
The creator of Candy Candy will be at the festival: meet the author and a signing session.
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Recently announced
SANBIKI — Taiko Ecosystem
Sul palco
Médecins Sans Frontières × Tony Tony Chopper
Ospite
Shiba Show
Sul palco
Kendama Show
Sul palco
The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
Conferenza
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More to come
Announcements
At the festival
Food & Beverages
Not just sushi: ramen, gyoza, sweets and specialities from Japanese street stalls, on both days.
Explore the street food area
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Workshops and tastings
Introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony: Mt. Fuji Matcha & Wagashi Tasting
Tasting
Degustazione di Tè Giapponese e Wagashi:
Tasting
Hanetsuki Yaki Gyoza Workshop
Course
Scopri Matcha & Hojicha
Tasting
Corso di Okonomiyaki e Mitarashi Dango
Course
Discover and taste Japanese Sake
Tasting
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More to come
Announcements
Tickets on sale
Tickets
19–20 September, Espocentro Bellinzona. Buy online and skip the queue.
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When
19–20 September 2026
Sat 10:30–22:00 · Sun 10:30–18:00
Where
Espocentro Pavilion
Via G. Cattori 3, 6500 Bellinzona
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Tickets
Programme
The Festival
On stage
Shows and concerts
Cosplay Contest
Talks
Courses and workshops
Kenjutsu – L’arte della spada giapponese
Shintai-Karate Do Lugano
Japanese Dance & Culture Workshop
Suminagashi
SUMI-E Shozo Koike
All courses and workshops →
At the festival
Games area
Wellbeing
Kimono rental
Guests
Yumiko Igarashi
SANBIKI — Taiko Ecosystem
Médecins Sans Frontières × Tony Tony Chopper
Shiba Show
Kendama Show
The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
All guests →
Food & Beverages
The street food area
Introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony: Mt. Fuji Matcha & Wagashi Tasting
Degustazione di Tè Giapponese e Wagashi:
Hanetsuki Yaki Gyoza Workshop
Scopri Matcha & Hojicha
Corso di Okonomiyaki e Mitarashi Dango
Discover and taste Japanese Sake
Exhibitors
Information
How to reach us
Festival map
FAQ
Terms and guidelines
Volunteers
Creator Pass
Media accreditation
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