2. JAPANMARKT LEIPZIG - Das Japanische Sommerfest Leipzigs

On August 23, 2026, JAPANMARKT LEIPZIG will host its first JAPANESE SUMMER FESTIVAL in Täubchenthal.

From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Leipzig’s JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL will open its doors to all fans of Japan.

Visitors can look forward to art, culture, cuisine, and the way of life of the Land of the Rising Sun.

The JAPANMARKT’s cultural program gives the audience the opportunity to embark on a journey through traditional and modern Japan and to discover the diversity and adaptability of this culture.

For every event organized by Japan Events—founded in Munich in 2013—the team curates a special selection of artists and prepares thematically coordinated presentations.

Cultural Program

• KESHIKI-GALLERY Kimono Fashion Show by fashion designer Yuko Tanimoto,

Special Guest from Japan

• Traditional Japanese Dance – Chihoco Yanagi

• NILO with dancer Hayato Yamaguchi – Japanese City Pop & Contemporary Dance

• SOSOSO – Japanese Rock

• TAIKO drumming group “Wadaiko Lin”

• Kendo PSV Leipzig – Kendo Demonstration

• Megumi Hayami – Shamisen musician

• Takushi Minagawa – Musical Journey with Piano

• YUKATA FASHION SHOW – Chihoco Yanagi & Models

• Yota Towatari – Japanese singer-songwriter

To give visitors the chance to experience Japanese culture, cuisine, and craftsmanship firsthand,

JAPANMARKT LEIPZIG offers visitors a wide variety of workshops and tastings.

Art and Culture Workshops

• Taiko Drum Workshop with Ken Sakamoto

• Shamisen Workshop – Megumi Hayami

• Kumon Workshop – Martha Friedrich

• Shiatsu – Stefanie Weiser

• Chigiri-e Japanese Paper Art – Sayo Watano

• Kendama – German-Japanese Society of Dresden

Food Court

Ramen, Yakisoba - Earth Tokyo

Strawberry, Mango, and Blueberry Matcha Latte, Yuzu Matcha Lemonade, Yuzu Iced Tea,

Matcha Mousse & Cookies - NYANKO

Onigiri, Sushi Rice Bowl, Dango Mochi - Musubi

Gyoza - MOMOKO Leipzig

Okonomiyaki, Ganmodoki, and Korokke - YABAI