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Japan Light and Food Festival Amsterdam

Japan Light and Food Festival Amsterdam

Japan Light and Food Festival Amsterdam

Dec 13-15, 2024
Tickets starting from 13,50 euros (6,50 euros for children)
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Hemkade 48, 1506 PS Amsterdam, Zaandam
Book your tickets now!

If you love all things Japan and are looking for exciting new ways to celebrate Japanese culture in the Netherlands, the Japan Light and Food Festival in Zaandam, near Amsterdam, is definitely something you want to get your tickets for!

Celebrate Japanese culture around Amsterdam

Just like its sister event in Rotterdam, this festival has it all - sushi, sake, beautifully illuminated Japanese cherry blossoms - making it the perfect place to indulge yourself for the weekend. Japanese culture will be highlighted with an emphasis on Japanese food and lifestyle.

sush -japan light food festival zaandam

There will be so many different activities to enjoy: illuminated cherry blossoms, a sake bar, a Japanese food hall, a Japanese tea house, and much more! Visitors can also buy Japanese products and view art specially created for this event.

What to expect from this year's festival

Some activities that you can enjoy at the 2024 edition of the Japan Light and Food Festival are:

  • Illuminated cherry blossoms
  • Covered winter terraces
  • Japanese light objects
  • Sushi and ramen creations
  • Japanese food hall
  • Asian street food
  • Retro gaming room
  • Live TAIKO drums

On top of all this excitement, this year's edition of the festival will also have live music, karaoke, and a silent disco!

foodhall at the japanese light and food festival

The 2024 Japan Light and Food Festival

Zaandam is well connected to Amsterdam by public transport, with trains going from Amsterdam Centraal station every 10 minutes, and taking less than 20 minutes to arrive in the cute town. 

Excited to eat a lot of sushi and ramen under beautiful lights? Check the official website to book your tickets now.