In September, the city of Bellinzona will once again become a real corner of Japan...
With lively tradition & modernity as well as authentic gastronomy & activities that will leave you speechless.
Because the Japan Matsuri has been the Japanese festival of Italian-speaking Switzerland not only since its 10th anniversary in 2023, but is meanwhile the largest event dedicated to Japanese culture in Switzerland.

shizuku at Japan Matsuri 2025
With great anticipation, shizuku is once again packing its sake suitcases for the 12th edition and is looking forward to luring you to Ticino for a sunny weekend. With over 17,000 visitors last year, the popular Japan Festival is getting ready for another unforgettable edition.

Besides live music, workshops, exhibitions or the impressive cosplay contest, you can also expect a gastronomic experience - of course with «a drop of Japan»!
Taste the multi-faceted national drink nihonshu and discover other exciting drops or cocktails for your Japan moment (including direct sales).

So let's head south for a kanpai!
Spend an unforgettable weekend with us in a world full of beauty, fascination & tradition and experience the magic of the Land of the Rising Sun - in the 'Sonnenstube' of Switzerland.

More information about this festival can be found here.

What	shizuku at Japan Matsuri 2025
When	Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10.30am – 10pm
	Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10.30am – 6pm
Where	Padiglione Espocentro, Via G. Cattori 3, 6500 Bellinzona

July 6, 2025