Bakushoku Onsai is a major international food and music festival held from March 13 to 15 at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park. Running from 9.30am to 5pm daily, it showcases the cuisine of over 40 countries alongside live performances by Brazilian artists, a diverse line-up of African musicians and dancers, Kyrgyz traditional dancers, Muay Thai martial arts performers and a choir singing Beethoven’s Symphony No 9.
The festival also includes a small market with stalls selling distinctive items from each participating country – think handwoven rugs, colourful décor, cutlery and glassware, jewellery and accessories. Admission to the festival is free, but you’ll need to pay a separate admission fee to Expo Park: ¥260 for adults and ¥80 for elementary to high school students.