Walk through the torii this week to experience the flavours of Japan at Nihon Matsuri, running until July 31 at Stadium Bukit Jalil's Carpark B, from 3pm to 11pm daily.
Here's a peek at our visit on the opening evening. Tickets cost only RM10 per adult; entrance is free for children below 12 years old. Buy your tickets on the spot or at excitix.com.my
You'll find many visitors lining up for tasty tamagoyaki, kushiyaki, yakitori and other BBQ, plus Japanese rice bowls, hot dogs, crepes and scones and much, much more.
An omakase house is here to satisfy your sushi cravings, with plenty of photo opportunities.
It's fun to stroll around the site, with colourful culture and captivating cuisine to explore.
Write your wishes on the ema (wooden plaques) to place on the wishing boards!
Many activities are available, from kimono and yukata costume rentals to games and workshops that include making origami, kokeshi doll bookmarks, kokeshi doll mini fans, kumihimo bracelets, tsunami zaiku accessories and sand art.
A Gift Tower is also an attraction, bursting with confetti that includes potential prizes to redeem throughout the night.
Performances on the main stage include the daiko performance (drums), anime performances with actors in full cosplay, and yosakoi soran dance.
The opening ceremony including the presentation of a mock cheque of RM2,000 for the Lovely Disabled Home. Representatives for the organisers included Chairman of XOX NETWORKS Berhad, YM Tengku Ezuan Ismara Bin Tengku Nun Ahmad; Executive Director of XOX NETWORKS BHD, Mr. Koo Kien Keat; Financial Controller of XOX NETWORKS BHD, Ms. Audrey Thong; and Business Development Manager of Trumpet International, Mr. Jon-Neal.
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Nihon Matsuri FB: facebook.com/events/552486296396492Organiser Trumpet International's FB：facebook.com/trumpet.international
Official website：trumpet.com.my
