23. JAPANDULT - Das Japanisches Sommerfest Münchens

BAVARIA meets JAPAN – The 23rd JAPANDULT on July 12, 2026

In the summer of 2013, the JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL IN MUNICH opened its doors for the first time with music, workshops, and culinary delights , and has enjoyed an ever-growing fan base ever since.

On July 12, 26, JAPANDULT will take place for the 23rd time, returning once again as the JAPANESE SUMMER FESTIVAL at the Alte Kongresshalle, above the Theresienwiese.

This unique design market, featuring 50 exhibitors, showcases Japanese arts and crafts, literature, stationery, jewelry, fashion, accessories, kimonos, furoshikis, kawaii items, high-quality specialty teas, and unique gifts.

At the bar on the ground floor, visitors can once again enjoy Japanese pastries crafted by the pastry chefs from Café FREUNDlich in Lübeck, as well as homemade summer drinks featuring matcha and yuzu.

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

Cultural Program

• TAIKO DRUMMERS
• The tradition of the samurai with the 200-year-old martial arts school Hokushin Ittō-Ryū Hyōhō from Tokyo, demonstrations with a lecture
• Traditional Japanese dance with Chigusa Sakon
• Reading by Yuko Kuhn from “ONIGIRI”
• MIYU & JAY - Hip Hop Meets Japanese Music
• NILO - Japanese City Pop & Contemporary Dance 
• ASEO & KANA, Netherlands—Japanese music meets jazz
• Nami - Japanese Music Meets Munich

To experience Japanese traditions and crafts in a personal way, JAPANDULT invites visitors to embrace creativity and enjoyment.

Art and Creative Workshops

• Origami—the Japanese art of paper folding, kdesign
• Sake Tastings, Aged Sake
• Samurai Workshops, Hokushin Ittō-Ryū Hyōhō
• Sumi-e Tattoo Art 

Food Court

• Takoyaki from Kintsugi Street Food
• Okonomiyaki from Yuko to Go
• Sushibox, Egg Drop Sandwich, Japanese Salads from Geisha Munich
• Japanese pastries, homemade matcha lemonade, yuzu tonic, and soft drinks from Cafè FREUNDlich, Lübeck