Memphis Japan Festival 2026

Spend Sunday moving between Japanese flavors, performances and cultural discoveries at Memphis Botanic Garden. Memphis Japan Festival returns November 1 from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., bringing a full day of music, dance and martial arts alongside Japanese merchandise, artwork and a Taste of Japan food area. The cosplay and Lolita fashion show adds another reason to gather friends with different interests and make an afternoon of it. This is a daytime cultural outing with no alcohol program promised. Admission includes the garden, parking is free, and ticket purchases are cashless. Check the organizer’s schedule before arriving so you can build your visit around the performances and food stops your group most wants to explore.