EVENT:
Yokohama Festival
Main Stage
date:
November 14, 2026
TIME:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION:
Balboa Park
House of Pacific Relations
International Cottages
The Heartbeat of the Yokohama Festival
The Main Stage brings the Yokohama Festival to life with an afternoon of Japanese and Japanese American music, dance, culture and community.
From the powerful rhythms of taiko and the shared tradition of Bon Odori to sumo, cultural showcases and special performances, the stage celebrates the people and traditions connecting San Diego and Yokohama across 70 years of friendship.
MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Experience the Main Stage
Throughout the afternoon, the Main Stage will move between performance, tradition and audience participation, creating a festival experience for all ages.
Vendors
Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Main Stage Vendor Directory
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wagyu beef rolls & Japanese food
Onigiri & Japanese food
Exhibitors & Organizations
Sister city
John Ortiz – Nunchaku
Martial arts demonstration
LKW STEM Foundation
STEM education & kids activities
Perennial Travel Agency
Travel
The game of Go
Sister cities
San Diego-Perth Sister City Society
Sister cities
San Diego-Tema Sister City Society
Sister cities
Cultural demonstration & kids activities
Travel · Yokohama hotels