Sakura Town Autumn Festival to Bring Bon Dance, Taiko, Food and More on Nov 21
The free-entry festival will feature traditional Bon Odori, DJ YOHEI, Japanese delicacies, cultural performances, shopping and family-friendly games, bringing Indian and Japanese communities together.
GURUGRAM: From the rhythmic beats of Japanese Taiko drums and traditional Bon Odori dances to Bollywood performances, authentic Japanese cuisine and colourful shopping stalls, Sakura Town’s Autumn Festival 2026 promises a lively celebration of Japanese culture in Gurugram on Saturday, November 21.
Scheduled from 11 am to 6 pm at The Room, 2nd Floor, Central Park 2, Sector 48, the festival will welcome Japanese expatriates, Indian residents and families for a day of cultural exchange, entertainment and community bonding.
The biggest attraction will be the traditional Japanese Bon Odori (Bon Dance), with two sessions scheduled at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Visitors will have an opportunity not only to watch the performances but also to learn the dance steps and participate in the celebrations.
Popular Japanese entertainer DJ YOHEI will also join the festivities, adding a contemporary musical flavour to the traditional celebrations.
From Taiko Drums to Bollywood Beats: The festival’s entertainment programme will begin at 11 am with performances by chorus groups, a Taiko drumming team and dance ensembles, continuing until 1 pm.
The afternoon session, from 3 pm to 5 pm, will feature guitar performances and an energetic Bollywood dance presentation by boys, reflecting the festival’s spirit of bringing Indian and Japanese cultures together.
Japanese Food, Shopping and Children’s Games: Food enthusiasts can look forward to a variety of Japanese delicacies, with several popular vendors participating.
GINZA Beer Garden will offer snacks and beverages, while Iroha Bakery will bring freshly prepared bakery products. MUSUBI will serve traditional Japanese onigiri rice balls, and Hikari Tokyo Cafe will offer matcha and Japanese sweets.
Children can enjoy traditional Japanese festival games, including yo-yo fishing, ring toss and shooting gallery activities.
Shopping enthusiasts will find stalls featuring Japanese and Indian products, including interior accessories from Yasu Craft, Indian fashion goods from Hitomi and organic products from Hasora. Other vendors will showcase Japanese food products, clothing, jewellery, handbags and lifestyle accessories.
Special Bathhouse Offer: Adding another Japanese cultural experience, the Sakura Town Large Bathhouse will offer visitors a 50% discount on bathing charges during the festival. Towels and other essentials will be available for complimentary rental.
Entry to the festival is free, while food, beverages, games and shopping will be charged separately.
The autumn celebration aims to strengthen people-to-people connections by providing an informal setting where Japanese and Indian families can interact, enjoy cultural traditions and experience the festive spirit of Japan in the heart of Gurugram.
