Experience Vietnam Like Never Before! Vietnam Festival 2025 to Be Held in Yoyogi Park
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1. Introduction
Vietnam Festival 2025, one of the largest cultural exchange events between Vietnam and Japan, is set to take place on May 31 (Saturday) and June 1 (Sunday), 2025, at Yoyogi Park Event Square in Tokyo. This annual festival, which has been held since 2008, is the only overseas cultural exchange event officially recognized by the Vietnamese government. The event serves as a comprehensive platform for economic, tourism, cultural, and human exchange, strengthening ties between Vietnam and Japan.
For more information, visit the official website: Vietnam Festival 2025.
2. Event Highlights
2.1 A Celebration of Culture and Friendship
Vietnam Festival 2025 brings an authentic Vietnamese atmosphere to Tokyo with lantern-lit streets and traditional water puppetry, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in Vietnamese culture. This year’s festival will also feature top Vietnamese artists performing on stage (details to be announced in late April).
Visitors can enjoy:
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisine from 130 food and cultural booths
- Live performances featuring traditional and contemporary Vietnamese music
- Handicrafts and souvenirs showcasing Vietnam’s rich heritage
- Vietnamese tourism and business exchange opportunities
2.2 Event Overview
- Date: May 31 (Saturday) & June 1 (Sunday), 2025
(Opening Ceremony: May 31 at 11:00 AM) - Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: Yoyogi Park Event Square, Tokyo
(Free admission, event will proceed in light rain, but may be canceled in extreme weather conditions) - Number of Booths: 130 (planned)
- Expected Visitors: 180,000 people
3. Organizers and Supporters
Vietnam Festival 2025 is organized by the Vietnam Festival 2025 Executive Committee, with key figures including:
- Honorary Advisor: Yasuo Fukuda (Former Prime Minister of Japan)
- Executive Chairman: Pham Quang Hieu (Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan)
- Co-Chairman: Yoichiro Aoyagi (Member of the House of Representatives)
The festival is supported by both Japanese and Vietnamese governmental organizations:
- Vietnamese Ministries: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism
- Japanese Ministries and Agencies: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Immigration Services Agency, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- International and Cultural Organizations: Japan-ASEAN Center, Japan-Vietnam Association, and Japan-Asia Community Cultural Cooperation Organization
- Main Partner: Vietnam Airlines
4. Why You Should Attend Vietnam Festival 2025
Vietnam Festival is more than just a cultural event – it is a symbol of deepening friendship between Vietnam and Japan. Whether you are a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, a traveler planning your next trip to Vietnam, or a businessperson exploring new opportunities, this festival is the perfect place to connect, learn, and experience Vietnam in a dynamic setting.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience the heart of Vietnam in Tokyo! Mark your calendars and join us at Yoyogi Park on May 31 and June 1, 2025.
（Photo by ベトナムフェスティバル2025実行委員会）
