Nihon Matsuri 2024 (日本祭り), the third edition of the annual Japanese Cultural festival in Malaysia, is set to return on a grander scale at National Stadium Bukit Jalil, KL.
Spanning 8 days across two weekends from 25 – 28 July 2024 and 1 – 4 August 2024, attendees can get to immerse in a rich tapestry of cultural activities. Highlights include a Japanese food and retail fair, mochi pounding demonstrations, opportunities to wear yukata and take photos, engaging cosplay activities, fun games, interactive experiences, bluefin tuna cutting demonstrations, and vibrant Japanese song and dance performances on stage.
Lastly, attendees can also look forward to exciting lucky draws and flash deals throughout the event!
Featured Vendors @ Food & Retail Fair
- Don Don Donki (Wagyu skewer, Yakiimo / baked sweet potato, gyoza)
- Tsukiji No. 8 / Taishin Yakitori / Tenryu Ramen (Grilled skewers, ebi ramen / Japanese prawn noodles)
- Third Mile Rivercity (Grilled oysters, sandwich – Unagi Sando / Tamago Mentaiko Sando)
- Sendo Ichi (Wagyu gyoza)
- Jasmine Food (Onigiri / rice ball)
- Ito En (Premium Japanese tea)
- Oyoshi (Bottled green tea)
- Pocari Sweat (Isotonic drink)
- Hokkaido Yotsuba (Milk)
- Cheetah Apparel (Spy x Family merch)
- Not Only Toy (Anime figurines, merch)
- Oh.Gatcha (Gashapon / capsule machines)
- Otafuku Sauce (Yakisoba, okonomi)
- Iwatani (Stoves for cooking)
- More…
Event Highlights
- Indulge in delicious Japanese cuisine
- Experience live mochi pounding demonstrations
- Enjoy stunning performances throughout the event
- Rent yukatas for the perfect Instagram photo opportunities
- Engage in fun games and interactive experiences
- Explore anime products and cosplays in collaboration with Nijigen Expo
- Stand a chance to win prizes worth a total of RM100,000, including 16 ANA flight tickets to Japan, 2 Japan on-ground tour packages, vouchers, and more!
Programme / Event Schedule
- 25 July 2024 (Thursday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (6:00pm) Open Stage Performance
- (6:50pm) Gift Tower Session
- (7:00pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket
- (7:05pm) Japanese Singing Performance
- (7:35pm) Opening Ceremony
- (8:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:20pm) Japanese Umbrella Dance
- (8:40pm) Japanese Dance Performance
- (9:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:10pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement
- (11:00pm) End of Event
- 26 July 2024 (Friday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (6:30pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:00pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket / Gift Tower Session
- (7:15pm) Japanese Dance Performance
- (7:25pm) Japanese Singing Performance
- (8:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:15pm) Japanese Umbrella Dance
- (8:30pm) Awa Odori Japanese Traditional Dance
- (8:45pm) Open Stage Performance
- (9:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:10pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement
- (11:00pm) End of Event
- 27 July 2024 (Saturday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (5:40pm) Open Stage Performance
- (6:00pm) Live Mochi Pounding / Open Stage Performance
- (7:00pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket / Gift Tower Session
- (7:10pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:30pm) Bluefin Tuna Cutting / Japanese Dance Performance
- (7:35pm) Japanese Singing Performance
- (8:05pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:15pm) Live Mochi Pounding
- (8:35pm) ACG Instrumental Performance
- (8:45pm) Open Stage Performance
- (9:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:10pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement End
- (11:00pm) End of Event
- 28 July 2024 (Sunday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (5:45pm) Open Stage Performance
- (6:00pm) Live Mochi Pounding
- (6:25pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:00pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket / Gift Tower Session
- (7:15pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:30pm) Japanese Dance Performance
- (7:40pm) Kendo
- (8:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:10pm) Live Mochi Pounding
- (8:30pm) ACG Instrumental Performance
- (8:45pm) Japanese Song Singing
- (9:15pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:25pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement End
- (11:00pm) End of Event
- 1 August 2024 (Thursday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (6:45pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:00pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket / Gift Tower Session
- (7:15pm) Japanese Dance Performance
- (7:25pm) Japanese Singing Performance
- (8:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:20pm) Japanese Umbrella Dance
- (8:45pm) Open Stage Performance
- (9:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:10pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement
- (11:00pm) End of Event
- 2 August 2024 (Friday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (6:10pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:00pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket / Gift Tower Session
- (7:10pm) Japanese Dance Performance
- (7:20pm) Japanese Singing Performance
- (8:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:15pm) Japanese Umbrella Dance
- (8:35pm) Open Stage Performance
- (9:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:10pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement
- (11:00pm) End of Event
- 3 August 2024 (Saturday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (5:30pm) Open Stage Performance
- (6:00pm) Live Mochi Pounding / Open Stage Performance
- (7:05pm) Lucky Draw ANA Air Ticket / Gift Tower Session
- (7:15pm) Japanese Dance Performance / Japanese Singing Performance
- (7:30pm) Bluefin Tuna Cutting
- (7:50pm) Awa Odori Japanese Traditional Dance
- (8:05pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:15pm) Live Mochi Pounding
- (8:35pm) ACG Instrumental Performance
- (8:50pm) Open Stage Performance
- (9:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:10pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement
- (10:00pm) Open Stage Performance
- (11:00pm) End of Event
- 4 August 2024 (Sunday)
- (4:00pm) Start of Event
- (5:30pm) Kendo
- (5:45pm) Open Stage Performance
- (6:00pm) Live Mochi Pounding
- (6:30pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:00pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket / Gift Tower Session
- (7:10pm) Open Stage Performance
- (7:25pm) Japanese Dance Performance
- (7:30pm) Bluefin Tuna Cutting / Japanese Song Singing
- (8:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (8:10pm) Live Mochi Pounding
- (8:30pm) ACG Instrumental Performance
- (8:45pm) Open Stage Performance
- (9:00pm) Gift Tower Session
- (9:10pm) Klook Flash Deal
- (9:20pm) Mock Cheque Presentation – SPCA
- (9:30pm) Lucky Draw – ANA Air Ticket
- (9:45pm) Daily Outstanding Cosplayer Announcement
- (11:00pm) End of Event
Opening Hours
- Venue: Car Park B, National Stadium Bukit Jalil [Map]
- Dates:
- 25 – 28 July 2024 (Thursday – Sunday)
- 1- 4 August 2024 (Thursday – Sunday)
- Time: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Ticket Sales
Ticket Categories
| Ticket Type / Per Person (RM) |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
| Adult |
15 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
| Senior Citizen / Child / OKU |
10 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
Notes:
- Senior Citizen rates are offered to individuals aged 60 and above.
- Child rates are are offered to children aged between 6 and 12 years old.
- OKU rates are are offered to individuals with a OKU card.
- Free admission for children and infants aged 5 and below.
