SF’s 2023 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 5-6)

David Yu

The 49th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair returns to Japantown for 2023 with  stellar performances and activities for everyone to enjoy.

49th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair
Saturday & Sunday, August 5-6, 2023 | 11:00am – 6:00pm
Post Street from Webster & Laguna + Japantown Peace Plaza, SF
Free and open to the public

2023 festival details have not yet been announced, but typically will include:

• Sounds of Thunder Car Show w/ 25 classic muscle cars – Sunday Only (11a-5p)
• Doggie Word – Saturday Only
• There is no food festival for 2022 in order to help support Japantown’s restaurants
• All performances will take place on the Peace Plaza stage.

Post Street from Webster to Laguna will be closed and will showcase AAPI nonprofit organizations, Asian artisans, Sounds of Thunder Car Show (Sun), Art & Soul of Jtown, and Children’s World. Live music at the Clear Channel Outdoor Stage. Doggie World will also be back on Saturday.