# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Uptown Matsuri Japanese Culture Festival!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Independence Japan Sister City Committee on Saturday, November 7 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Independence Uptown Market for a day of Japanese culture, food, and community.

Every year we celebrate Independence's sister city relationship with Higashimurayama, Japan, by bringing a little of it home. Expect live taiko drumming, traditional dance, martial arts demonstrations, and hands-on workshops where you can try it yourself instead of just watching. Browse a marketplace of Japanese goods and local artists, grab lunch from our food trucks, and enjoy the wonderful experience of Japanese festival cultur

Performer and vendor lineup announced soon. Follow this event so you don't miss it.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/2026-uptown-matsuri-japanese-culture-festival/200030620046256
- **Event Categories**: festivals, performances, workshops, food-drinks, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Independence
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Independence Uptown Market
- **lat**: 39.0936792
- **long**: -94.4172778
- **full address**: Independence Uptown Market, Independence, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Uptown Matsuri Japanese Culture Festival! being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Uptown Matsuri Japanese Culture Festival! takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Independence Uptown Market, Independence, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Uptown Matsuri Japanese Culture Festival!?
  - **A:** 2026 Uptown Matsuri Japanese Culture Festival! is organized by Independence Japanese Sister City.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Uptown Matsuri Japanese Culture Festival! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Independence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Uptown Matsuri Japanese Culture Festival! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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