Experience an authentic Taste of Japan at this weekend's 2025 Orlando Japan Festival

Each year in November, the popular Orlando Japan Festival takes place in Kissimmee, where visitors to the festival can experience authentic Japanese music, dance and other entertainment.

Experience the beauty, culture, and tradition of Japan right in Kissimmee, with the annual Orlando Japan Festival returning to Kissimmee's Lakefront Park for a day of performances, food, art, and family-friendly activities.

This year’s Orlando Japan Festival takes place this weekend, on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Taking place from 11 am - 5 pm, come out and taste the foods, enjoy the stage performances, demonstrations and experience authentic Japanese culture!

Entertainment includes a performance of Taiko Drumming, “One Hundred Drummers.”

At the event there will be of large choice of vendors selling various Japanese arts and crafts.

Plus, enjoy a large variety of Japanese foods and drinks as well. Expect food stalls selling Japanese foods such as takoyaki (octopus ball), Ramune (soda), taiyaki (fish-shaped cake), etc. It almost feels like you’re transported to one of those local festivals in Japan!

The festival has become one of the largest of its kind in Central Florida, and is a must visit event.

For more details, click here.