Arizona Matsuri

Arizona Matsuri is back for its 39th year! Join us February 25 - 26, 2023 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix,AZ to celebrate the culture of Japan.

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Trouble keeping track of all the performances and activities you don't want to miss at Arizona Matsuri this year? Download our brand new mobile app, and create and manage your own schedule!

Available on both Apple iOS and Android.

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Arizona Matsuri: Haiku Expo 2026 Reminder - https://t.co/bvSSod54IF

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Arizona Matsuri: Haiku Expo 2026 - https://t.co/eC4XnNgJt2

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Arizona Matsuri: Haiku Expo 2024 - https://t.co/4Y96zHRneN

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Corrections: Arizona Matsuri: Haiku Expo 2025 - https://t.co/qCo0L2t7dR

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Arizona Matsuri: Haiku Expo 2025 - https://t.co/MaokkQarWS

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My guest for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s address this morning was Ilene Takiguchi, Co-Chair & Treasurer of @arizona_matsuri. Ilene has worked to educate & introduce Japanese culture in our communities. Glad she could join me for this historic visit and speech!

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Come to the Arizona Diamondback's game TONIGHT to celebrate Asian Heritage Night. See many Asian cultural displays and be sure to stop by the Arizona Matsuri Information table for a glimpse at next February's 40th anniversary Festival of Japan (and see a sneak peek of the theme)!

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The Arizona Matsuri Steering Committee wants your ideas to make next year's 40th annual festival the best it can possibly be! Follow the link to share: https://t.co/invhXy013Y

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Interested in joining our all-volunteer Arizona Matsuri Steering Committee to help plan our 40th annual festival? Apply at https://t.co/20rkfTSiDA!

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The updated 2023 Haiku ebook is now on our website: https://t.co/Lz2vTWUteJ

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Are you missing the delectable Japanese cuisine of Arizona Matsuri? Try Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Peoria, who generously donated ten $25 gift cards to the Arizona Matsuri raffle. If you were one of the lucky winners, you could be eating free! https://t.co/D0uJnrCDQU

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Looking for more exposure to Japanese food and culture now that the long wait for Arizona Matsuri 2024 has begun? Enjoy Haru in the Garden at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix, March 18-19! More info at https://t.co/eW8QkyYgIT

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For the first time, The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan attended Arizona Matsuri! They sampled Onigiri (rice balls) and Wagyu Beef in their booth throughout the weekend. We hope you were able to visit and enjoy! Thank you again!

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When we're craving some delicious sushi that won't break the bank, we go to Sakana Sushi and Grill in Scottsdale! Sakana Sushi generously donated 2 $50 gift certificates. Thank you for your continued support of our festival! We'd love for you to be a food vendor next year!

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Did you win a Matsuri raffle prize? Sumofish donated a $50 gift card to spend on t-shirts, hoodies, shopping bags, decal stickers, greeting cards and much more, all with original designs! Thank you Sumofish for your generosity! Check them out at https://t.co/XWMdiEcNGV!

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A robot delivered tea to our table at Kura Sushi as we snatched plates of sushi from the revolving belt that winds around the restaurant! Thank you, Kura, for your Matsuri raffle donation of 2 $50 gift cards! Winners will be posted online this week at https://t.co/qZBof5arqO.

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The 2023 Arizona Matsuri Raffle Winners have been announced! Check to see if you won a flight to Japan, or 100+ other great prizes!

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If you bought a Matsuri raffle ticket, you may have won the AZ Diamondbacks Swag Bag, including a signed baseball by infielder #10, Josh Rojas! Thank you, Arizona Diamondbacks, for your support of Arizona Matsuri! Raffle winners will be listed this week on https://t.co/qZBof5arqO

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This moment right after the opening ceremony on Saturday, with our three steering committee co-chairs and Mayor Kate Gallego and the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, was so special to us! Thank you again for all of your support and hard work!

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