“Matsuri” is the Japanese word for festival. Since 2013, Nikkei Matsuri has been a core fundraising event for Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC), with the proceeds providing critical funding for its cultural, educational, and museum projects and initiatives.

It is a 3-day celebration of Japanese arts and culture through food, music, entertainment, Japanese-style kids games and more. Prior to the pandemic, 14,000+ people to Nikkei Centre to enjoy the many festivities Nikkei Matsuri has to offer.