Iconic ramen? Sake-based cocktails? A Shiba and Akita parade and 80’s Japanese Citypop disco night?
Quebec’s biggest (and favourite) Japanese market, YATAI MTL, is back and pulling out all the stops for its largest event ever.
Head down to Hangar 1825 on the Lachine Canal to immerse yourself in Japanese culture for four days, celebrate Japan and its iconic street food.
Bonus? It’s free for children under 12, people aged 65+ and for Shiba pawrents as well as anyone wearing a kimono or yukata.
With over 25 food stalls and more than 40 Japanese product vendors, the event features a rich cultural lineup and attracts more than 35,000 visitors each year.
Get ready to dig into delicious dishes like Karaage fried chicken, ramen, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Yakitori, mochis, and many more.
And expect to shop Japanese products like traditional kimonos and accessories, eco-friendly bento boxes, art prints, handmade ceramics, and matcha.
Festival-goers can sip top-quality sake and sake cocktails at the Bistro SAQ, with exclusive selections from Saké Québec importers, plus Asahi Superdry beer and Suntory whisky.
Time Out Tip: To avoid lineups, YATAI MTL is teaming up with Snappy once again for easy online ordering, so you can enjoy more and wait less.
And in partnership with RECYC-QUÉBEC and Bopaq, the festival promotes eco-friendly habits with waste-sorting stations and reusable containers throughout the site.
Don’t forget that dogs are invited, too!
When is YATAI MTL?
Experience Quebec’s largest Japanese street market from June 5 to 8, 2025.
What are the opening and closing hours for YATAI MTL?
Thursday, June 5: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, June 6: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 7: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 8: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What events are happening at YATAI MTL?
Here’s a preview of some of the unmissable events:
J-POP dance and singing performances: Friday, June 6, Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8
SHIBALADE + Shiba and Akita dog fashion contest: Saturday, June 7
Studio Ghibli film music piano concert by pianist Kanae Nobori: Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8
80’s Japanese Citypop disco night: Saturday, June 7
Kendo demonstration by the McGill Kendo Club: Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8
Japanese tea ceremony demonstration (by Madame Matcha): Sunday, June 8
Networking evening: Thursday, June 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hangar 1825 along the Lachine Canal ($50, including a Japanese street food menu and refreshments)
For more information about YATAI MTL, click here.
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