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OC Japan Fair 2026

The OC Japan Fair 2026 is a cultural celebration held in Costa Mesa from October 16 to 18, featuring Japanese cuisine, entertainment, and a large pop culture zone. Located at 88 Fair Drive, the event highlights traditional and modern aspects of Japanese life through diverse food stalls, sake tasting, and live stage demonstrations.

Date
Oct 16-18, 2026
Location
Costa Mesa
Status
Upcoming
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OC Japan Fair 2026

Event summary

Highlights

  • New Japan Pop Culture Zone occupying half the indoor space
  • Main stage tuna-cutting demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday
  • Diverse food lineup including ramen burgers, okonomiyaki, and egg sandos
  • Dedicated sake tasting area
Gastronomy is a central focus of the fair, offering a wide variety of specialized dishes such as ramen burgers, savory okonomiyaki pancakes, and Japanese-style fruit sandwiches. Visitors can also find street food staples like takoyaki and yakisoba, alongside desserts including taiyaki and shaved ice. A significant addition for the 2026 edition is the Japan Pop Culture Zone, which occupies approximately half of the indoor festival area.

Live entertainment includes traditional knife work displays with tuna-cutting demonstrations scheduled for the main stage on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees can also participate in sake tasting sessions throughout the weekend. The festival hours vary by day, starting with an evening session on Friday and running for full days on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission tickets are priced on a tiered system with discounts available for early advance purchases. Children under the age of six and seniors aged 65 and over are granted free entry to the fairgrounds.

Practical details

Location described by the source
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
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