October 25 & 26
2025
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JAPAN FAMILY DAY
Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park was started as a way to introduce Japanese culture and interact with the people of Southern California.
Through the years, it has become one of the most popular Japanese family festivals in southern California. Featuring cultural events, demonstrations, and food, Japan Family Day has something for everyone. So, be ready to observe, participate, and most of all, have fun.
Largest Japanese family
festival in socal
DATE
October 25th, Saturday &
October 26th, Sunday 2025
Gates open: 11:00 AM - Close: 5 PM
(Tokyo City Cup Stakes - Saturday, Oct. 25th)
LOcation
Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
WHAT to find in the festival
FOOD
Enjoy Japanese festival food like OKONOMIYAKI (Japanese pan cake) / TAKOYAKI (Octopus ball) / TAMAGOYAKI / SUSHI / YAKITORI / KATSU SAND / ONIGIRI / CURRY / SHAVED ICE + MORE!!
POP CULTURE
Experience Japanese POP culture with anime, gal make over and cosplay contest on stage! Cosplayers are welcome -- join us as your favorite character!
ENTERTAInMENT
Don’t miss out Live Taiko performance at grand stand stage! Grab your food/drink, and watch the amazing performance in front of the racecourses!
FAMILY
Special fun area for Kids and Families. Japan family day’s signature MATSURI section has full of excitement such as YO-YO fishing game, character fishing game, Omen (character masks), bounce house.
EAT ＋ PLAY ＋ FUN
Close peak: What's inside the event. Take a look our footage from our event!
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