Beanbag toss
Throw red and white beanbags into the basket to win prizes. This is tamaire, a game played at Japanese school sports days.
Free for elementary students and under.
景品付きの玉入れゲーム。小学生以下は無料です。
Latest festival: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Harrison Japanese Festival
ハリソン・ジャパニーズ・フェスティバル
Food, games, and stage performances celebrating Japanese culture. Organized by students, for the whole community.
Date
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Rain date: June 13
Time
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Come for an hour or the whole day
Place
Ma Riis Park
Harrison, New York
Good to know
Cash only
Please bring cash with you
These are the 2026 details. The 2027 date will be posted here once it is set.
A festival run by students
学生がつくる、地域のためのお祭り
The Harrison Japanese Festival is organized by Ichishibu, the Japanese students' organization in Harrison, NY. Neighbors from across the town and county come together to learn about Japanese culture through food, games, performances, and exhibits.
Everyone is welcome, whether you speak English, Japanese, or both.
Where the money goes
All profits go to charity
Every dollar of profit is donated to charities in Japan that support communities affected by major tsunamis in recent years.
収益はすべて、近年の大津波で被害を受けた日本の地域を支援する団体に寄付されます。
Want to volunteer?
ボランティア募集中
Sign up with our quick form. You'll find the link in our Instagram bio.
Games
ゲーム
Play for prizes. Look for the games at the stage area.
Bingo tournament
Play bingo on stage and win big prizes.
Free for everyone.
豪華な景品があるビンゴトーナメント。全員無料で参加できます。
Mission raffle
Finish all the missions around the festival to enter the raffle. Three winners each get a $40 Amazon gift card.
全てのミッションをコンプリートした人がラッフルに参加できます。3人に$40のAmazonギフトカード。
Heading to the stage?
Games run between performances. Check the stage lineup so you don't miss your favorite group.
Food
フード
Japanese dishes from our food booths, made and served by student volunteers.
The menu
Add the dishes and prices when the 2027 menu is ready. These boxes mark where they go.
[Photo of dish]
[Dish name]
[Short description and price]
[Photo of dish]
[Dish name]
[Short description and price]
[Photo of dish]
[Dish name]
[Short description and price]
Cash only
現金のみ
Food booths and games take cash only. Bring small bills so lines move quickly.
Every bite helps
Profits go to charity
All profits from the festival are donated to charities in Japan that support communities affected by major tsunamis.
Culture
文化
Taiko, tea, martial arts, and dance on stage, plus a photo booth and handmade shirts.
2026 stage lineup
ステージスケジュール
Every group on our stage last June. A "Join in" tag means you can try it yourself.
Around the festival
Photo booth
Take a picture under our handmade torii gate, the traditional entrance to a Shinto shrine.
Shibori shirts
Our volunteers tie-dye these shirts with the shibori method. Volunteers wear them, and you can buy one at the festival.
Exhibits
Booths and displays that introduce Japanese traditions and everyday life in Japan.
祭 Matsuri 2027
What to expect at the Harrison Japanese Festival
ハリソン・ジャパニーズ・フェスティバル 2027 当日の楽しみ方
Date
[2027 date to be announced]
2026 was Sunday, June 7
Time
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Same hours as 2026. To be confirmed.
Place
Ma Riis Park
Harrison, NY. To be confirmed.
Good to know
Cash only
Bring cash for food and games
Four things to look forward to
お祭りの楽しみ方
This is what the festival was like in 2026. We'll update this page when the 2027 lineup is ready.
Food
Japanese cuisine from student-run booths.
See the food →Games
Beanbag toss, bingo, and a mission raffle.
See the games →Stage shows
Taiko, tea, martial arts, singing, and folk dance with workshops you can join.
See the lineup →Culture
A torii photo booth and handmade shibori shirts.
See the culture →Before you come
来場前にチェック
Bring cashWe only take cash at the festival.
Check the rain dateIn 2026 it was June 13. The 2027 rain date will be posted with the main date.
Bring the kidsThe beanbag toss is free for elementary students and under, and bingo is free for everyone.
Follow for updatesThe lineup and times are posted on Instagram, @harrison_japanese_festival.
Event report
過去のお祭り
A look back at each festival.
[Photo from the 2024 festival]
2024
[Highlights and the amount raised]
[Photo from the 2025 festival]
2025
[Highlights and the amount raised]
[Photo from the 2026 festival, June 7]
2026
[Highlights and the amount raised]
Sponsors
協賛
Thank you to the businesses and neighbors who make the festival possible.
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Support the festival
Sponsorships help cover the costs of the festival, so more of the profit can go to charity in Japan.
harrisonjapanesefestival@gmail.comContact us
お問い合わせ
Questions about the festival, volunteering, or sponsoring? Reach out.
Email
harrisonjapanesefestival@gmail.comAddress
270 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
Festival site: Ma Riis Park