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natsu matsuri

Japanese summer festival

July 18-19, 2026 ・ 11am-5pm ・ Uwajimaya Seattle

Uwajimaya

natsu matsuri

夏祭り

Join Us for a FREE, Family-Friendly Festival!
Enjoy two days of delicious street foods*, fun children’s games, and live entertainment, including taiko drumming and lion dance. The festival will be held on 6th & Weller Street, on the northside of Seattle Uwajimaya. Don’t miss out on the fun!

*Most booths accepting cash only.

What to Expect

Street Food

From savory Japanese okonomiyaki to refreshing matcha with coffee jelly, enjoy a wide variety of food and drinks available for purchase!

Live Entertainment

Don’t miss exciting performances including Hello Kitty appearances, traditional lion dances, taiko drumming, and more!

Games & Activities

Test your skills with fun favorites like live fish scooping, yoyo balloon fishing, and other engaging activities.

More In-Store!

Enjoy a variety of live demos happening inside the store throughout the day—there’s even more to see beyond the main event!

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Entertainment Schedule

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Megumi Preschool Choir
Sat : 11:30AM

Don’t miss an adorable performance by the children of Megumi Preschool Choir!

Obon Dance Demonstration with White River, Seattle Betsuin, and Tacoma Buddhist Temples
SAT & SUN: 12PM

Obon Dance or Bon Odori is a style of Japanese folk dance performed during the Obon festival typically held in the summer.

Hello Kitty Meet & Greet
Sat & SUN: 1PM

Take pictures with Hello Kitty herself on stage! Don’t miss this rare appearance.

Japanese Tea Ceremony by one wan project
Sat : 2PM

Come see the traveling sisters from Japan perform a traditional tea ceremony!

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Seattle Kokon Taiko
Sat : 3PM

Enjoy a powerful taiko (Japanese drums) performance by the talented members of Seattle Kokon Taiko.

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Anime Cosplay Contest
Sat : 4PM
SUN: 3pm

Step on stage and show your best anime-inspired look! First place winner wins a $50 Kinukinya Gift Crad + $50 Uwajimaya Gift Card.

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Mak Fai Kung Fu Club
SUN: 11:30AM

Kickoff Day 2 with Mak Fai’s exciting Lion Dance, a performance you won’t want to miss!

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Ramune Drinking Contest
Sat : 2PM

Fastest ramune drinker wins. 1st place winner receives an entire case of Shirakiku Original Ramune (30pk)!

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K-POP Dance Performance by Voltage Dance
SUN: 4pm

Closing out our Natsu Matsuri this year is K-Pop dance group, Voltage Dance!

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Saturday, July 18
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11:30am | Megumi Preschool Choir
12:00pm | Bon Odori Lesson
1:00pm | Hello Kitty Meet & Greet
2:00pm | Japanese Tea Ceremony by one wan
3:00pm | Seattle Kokon Taiko
4:00pm | Anime Cosplay Contest

Sunday, July 19
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11:30am | Lion Dance by Mak Fai Kung Fu Club
12:00pm | Bon Odori Lesson
1:00pm | Hello Kitty Meet & Greet
2:00pm | Ramune Drinking Contest
3:00pm | Anime Cosplay Contest
4:00pm | K-POP Dance Performance by Voltage Dance
Location

Natsu Matsuri will take place on 6th & Weller Street, on the northside of Seattle Uwajimaya. Demos will also be taking place inside throughout the store!

 

Navigation

If you’re using transit to arrive, depart the light rail at the International District/Chinatown station or hop off the bus at the 4th Ave S & S Jackson St stop for the closest drop-offs to our location (and just a five minute walk left to arrive).

 

Parking

We offer up to 2 hours of free parking in the Uwajimaya Village surface lot at 714 6th Ave S with validation*. Space is limited, so early arrival is recommended. Additional street parking** and paid lots are available nearby.

 

*Validation available with qualifying purchases at Uwajimaya and select Village retailers.

 

**Street parking is free on Sunday.

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