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Nikkei Spring Bazaar

Enjoy the familiar flavors of Japan with our popular dishes, including the Auxiliary's much-loved manju, plus street food and packaged goods. Explore vendors in the Nikkei Garden and find a selection of spring plants, including special Japanese varieties, available for purchase. You'll also find a curated collection of handmade crafts in the Hayashi Hall.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

*Bring your own shopping bags to reduce waste. A $0.25 fee applies to each single-use bag.

Thank you
All proceeds benefit the NNMCC's cultural and community programs, educational outreach, and exhibits. We thank all our supporters, donors, volunteers, vendors, community members, and attendees for making this another memorable event. This year holds special significance as we celebrate 25 years of the NNMCC serving the community.

Auxiliary's food menu:
Saturday, May 3: Manju* / Gyoza / Anpan / Sekihan / Inari / Chirashi
Sunday, May 4: Manju* / Gyoza / Anpan / Sekihan / Hiyashi Chuka / Onigiri (with salt, furikake, ume)
*Manju are 6 pieces per pack. Max 4 packs per person.

This event is presented by NNMCC & NNMCC Auxiliary. Find out how to join the NNMCC Auxiliary here.

Note: A flea market is scheduled for Sunday, July 6, at the 2025 Tanabata Market.

 

Free Dance Workshops

We are holding free introductory workshops for Hula dance and Bon Odori. Beginners are welcome! Instructors will provide instructions from the basic steps, so let's enjoy dancing together.

  • Hula dance: Saturday, May 3, 2:00 PM, at the Budojo
  • Bon Odori: Sunday, May 4, 2:00 PM, at the Hall Stage

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

6688 Southoaks Crescent
Burnaby, BC, V5E 4M7
Canada

Phone:

604.777.7000
Contact name: 
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Email address: 
Dates: 
05/03/2025
05/04/2025
Time: 
11 am- 4 pm * Doors open at 9:30am for NNMCC members and seniors only.
Price: 
Free admission

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together