shizuku at JAPAN MATSURI 2026

Japan Matsuri in Bellinzona

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.

The Japan Matsuri is the Japanese festival of Italian-speaking Switzerland and the largest event celebrating dedicated to Japanese culture in Switzerland.

shizuku at JAPAN MATSURI 2026
With great anticipation, shizuku is once again packing its sake suitcases for the 13th edition and is looking forward to luring you to Ticino for a sunny weekend. With over 19'000 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!
More information about this festival can be found here.

What shizuku at JAPAN MATSURI 2026
When Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10.30am – 10pm
Sunday, September 29, 2025, 10.30am – 6pm
Where Padiglione Espocentro, Via G. Cattori 3, 6500 Bellinzona

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