秋祭り(Akimatsuri) NC Japanese Festival

Coming Soon! October 2026, Durham, NC

Experience a piece of Japan through authentic festival!

North Carolina’s premier Japanese cultural festival featuring authentic traditions and community activities. Join us for traditional Sumo wrestling, classical dance performances, regional Japanese cuisine, one-of-a-kind drinks, handcrafted arts, and cultural workshops that bring communities together through Japanese heritage.

Sumo Wrestling

Authentic Cuisine

Cultural Workshops

Festival Marketplace

To contact, please email info@ncmatsuriya.org

North Carolina Japanese Festival, Inc. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization.

We accept donations to support our mission of promoting authentic Japanese culture through festival. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.

No goods or services were provided in exchange for donations unless otherwise stated.