MATSURI in MANILA 2026 Welcomes 26,000 Visitors

MATSURI in MANILA 2026: Event Results

MATSURI in MANILA 2026 was held on April 25, 2026, at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines.

Through music, food, entertainment, and traditional culture, the event brought Japanese and Filipino culture together. Visitors gathered to celebrate the friendship between the two countries and the possibilities for new cultural exchange.

Visitors	26,000
Exhibition booths	83
Sponsors	23 companies and organizations

The figures above are based on the organizer’s tally.

Listed as an Official Event Celebrating 70 Years of Japan–Philippines Friendship

The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines. MATSURI in MANILA 2026 is listed on the 70th Philippines–Japan Friendship Year Event Calendar published by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.

Held during this milestone year, MATSURI created an opportunity for people from both countries to meet and deepen their understanding of one another’s cultures through entertainment, food, and cultural experiences.

Friendship across borders can begin with the simple act of enjoying another culture. MATSURI will continue to create new opportunities for exchange toward the next 70 years.

Thank You to Everyone Who Made the Event Possible

We extend our sincere thanks to every visitor, exhibitor, sponsor, performer, partner organization, and staff member. Your participation and support made MATSURI in MANILA 2026 possible.

Official listing: 70th Philippines–Japan Friendship Year Event Calendar — Embassy of Japan in the Philippines