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Japan Matsuri
Bellinzona · 19–20 Sept 2026
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Cosplay Contest
Sunday 20 September, 2 pm. Sign up before the places run out.
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Courses and workshops
Introduction to machine embroidery
Japan Beyond the Stereotypes
Ukiyo-e
Daruma
Passione senza confini – il cosplay sulla scena internazionale
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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
Shiba Show
Auf der Bühne
Kendama Show
Auf der Bühne
The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
Vortrag
Sakura-za
Auf der Bühne
Manjushaka
Auf der Bühne
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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
Hanetsuki Yaki Gyoza Workshop
Course
Degustazione di Tè Giapponese e Wagashi:
Tasting
Scopri Matcha & Hojicha
Tasting
Corso di Okonomiyaki e Mitarashi Dango
Course
Discover and taste Japanese Sake
Tasting
Sushi Masterclass
Course
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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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Sumi-e with Shozo Koike
Sumi-e with Margot Tohkou
Suminagashi
Bonsai
Cosplay 101
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At the festival
Games area
Wellbeing
Kimono rental
Guests
Yumiko Igarashi
Shiba Show
Kendama Show
The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
Sakura-za
Manjushaka
All guests →
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Vegan kyaraben
Matcha
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