OC Japan Fair 2018

5-11 p.m. Oct. 19, noon-10 p.m. Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21.

This family-friendly event is one of the largest Japanese cultural festivals of the year in the Greater L.A. area with over 60 booths and an estimated 30,000 visitors. There are many opportunities to experience and learn about Japanese entertainment, technology, tradition, culture, pop culture, and food. Taste the best of Japanese food, such as Enjoy three days of the best Japanese food umami, katsu, ramen, takoyaki, yakisoba, and okonomi-yaki. Scheduled live performers include MISONO (Oct. 19-21), Ventra (Oct. 19), and Layla Lane (Oct. 20). The Japanese cultural exhibition booths and stages will feature Sado [tea ceremony], Shodo [calligraphy], Kado [flower arrangement], sake tasting, kimono, anime, Cosplay, Taiko show [Japanese drum], and Awa Odori [traditional dance].