Taiwan Festa
Taiwanese food is becoming increasingly popular in Tokyo, with many neighbourhoods and commercial facilities hosting their own versions of Taiwan Festival, including this one at Yoyogi Park. Inspired by the island’s famous night markets, the three-day Taiwan Festa features an array of booths selling a host of local delicacies including breakfast egg crepe, lu rou fan (braised pork over rice), shaved ice with fruit, and of course, dumplings aplenty. Wash them down with a refreshing Taiwanese beer while you enjoy popular Taiwanese performances on the stage. If you want to take a break from eating, head to the workshops to learn about the language, tea, culture and more. Be sure to stay until the evening, as the festival features a night-time art installation by art collective Mirrorbowler. Utilising mirrors and lights, the mesmerising art display is said to symbolise the image of friendship between Japan and Taiwan.