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SJ Japantown Lunar New Year Festival

  • February 22, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Japantown, San Jose, CA

Come to Japantown in San Jose to celebrate the Lunar New Year on February 22 from 11 am to 3 pm. 

There will be many activities to celebrate the New Year, including Lion Dancers.

Click to Enlarge 11 am to 2 pm - Fukubukuro (lucky bag)

Stores prepare special mystery bags for the New Year. Each bag is filled with a surprise selection of items chosen by the store. Often, the items inside add up to more than the price of the bag. The bags are sealed, so you don't  know exactly  what's inside, making it a fun way to discover new favorites while supporting local businesses.

Click on flyer for list of participating stores.

11 am to 2 pm - Artists Market

In the lot next to J. Morey Company, 184 Jackson St.

There will be a variety of handcrafts for sale.

Click to Enlarge 11 am to 2 pm - Make Your Own Pinwheel

Roy's Station, 197 Jackson St.

A new Lunar New Year tradition is coming to Japantown, San Jose! Create a pinwheel, make a wish, and let the wind carry away bad luck, while spreading joy and good fortune.


Click to Enlarge 11:15 am, 11:45 am, & 12:15 pm - Mochi Workshop

Lotus Preschool, 639 N 5th St.

Learn how to make your own mochi.

No reservations needed.

Click to Enlarge 1 pm to 3 pm - Community Panel Discussion

Japanese American Museum, 535 N 5th St.

Join CHCP Historian Connie Young Yu, Curt Fukuda, & Robert Ragsac to learn the rich history of Japantown.

Please RSVP:  JTownLunarNY@gmail.com

* Museum exhibit admission not included. *

Museum Address:

History Park
635 Phelan Avenue
San Jose, CA 95112

In Ng Shing Gung Building

Mailing Address:

PO Box 5366
San Jose, CA 95150-5366

Email: info@chcp.org

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