Announcement of the 12th "Taiwan Festival™ TOKYO 2026"

A Taiwanese beer garden in Ueno Park in early summer!!

The Association for the Love of Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as "the Association for the Love of Taiwan") will hold the 12th "Taiwan Festival™ TOKYO 2026" from July 9th (Thursday) to 12th (Sunday) at the Fountain Square in Ueno Park, Tokyo Metropolitan Park, in order to deepen relations between Japan and Taiwan through Taiwanese food culture .

2026 Poster

Background of the event

"Taiwan Festival™" is a unique Taiwanese event that began in 2014 with a one-tatami mat stage and the love of each individual for Taiwan . Since 2017, attendance has continued to grow, exceeding 250,000 in 2019, and finally reaching a cumulative attendance of 1 million, making it a pioneer in Taiwanese events .
In line with the "SDGs" (Sustainable Development Goals) that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been promoting since 2024, which focus on waste reduction and environmental considerations, the Taiwan Festival™ will also support Tokyo by adopting reusable cups that can be used, washed, and reused !

The theme for 2026 is "囍 (Double Happiness)," a celebratory Taiwanese wedding tradition.

In addition to engagement customs that differ from those in Japan, Taiwan also has interesting traditional wedding ceremonies that are unique to Taiwan. Although Western-style dresses are now mainstream, the dazzling traditional costumes remain very popular among younger generations, much like cosplay. The 2026 Taiwan Festival™ will showcase Taiwan by illuminating the venue in red, with the theme of Taiwan's wedding culture, "囍 (Double Happiness)."

[Basic Plan]

A Taiwanese beer garden in the style of the Taiwanese banquet "Bantuo," a signature dish of the Taiwan Festival™!

[Special Feature]

The celebratory banquet " Panto Gourmet " has been adapted for the festival!
The " lovebird couple deities " and the " guardian deity of children " from Taiwanese Taoism are visiting Japan for the first time, bringing good fortune and blessings!
The " Five-Way God of Wealth " dances, bringing happiness and wealth from multiple directions.
The flames illuminate the love of "囍 (double happiness) "
"Good Morning Tai Chi" (July 11th morning, free participation)
A cute tea tray and peach buns for a "double happiness " Sunday breakfast! (July 12th morning – limited to 100 servings)
Taiwanese shaman " Tongxi " makes her first appearance in Japan, offering fortune-telling and more.
*This may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

2025 Theme Menu

Event details

Venue
Ueno Park Fountain Square, Taito Ward, Tokyo

Date and time
July 9th (Thu) – 12th (Sun), 2026, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (until 7:00 PM on the last day)

SDGs Experience Participation Fee
[Thursday and Friday]
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Free admission (Free admission guests cannot re-enter after 1:00 PM)
13:00 – 21:00: 800 yen (re-entry allowed, includes reusable cup)
[Saturday and Sunday]
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM: 800 yen (re-entry allowed, includes reusable cup)

Nearest station
Get off at Ueno Station (JR, Ginza Line, Hibiya Line) and walk 5 minutes.
Get off at Ueno-Okachimachi Station on the Oedo Line and walk for 8 minutes.
3-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Line.

[Organizer]
Taiwan Lovers Association, Taiwan Festival™ Executive Committee

[Sponsored by]
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, a public interest incorporated foundation, Taito-ku, Tokyo

[Sponsored by]
Tabi Keikaku Com, Taiwan Wushen Co., Ltd., Taiwan Taoist Association, Taipei Fengdi Temple, Taiwan Study Abroad JP, Wan Jia Xiang, PREMIUM WATER, DREAMBEER, Qi Mengzi Taiwanese Mandarin Chinese Language School

[Scheduled to be held in 2025]

[Organizer Overview]

Corporate name: General Incorporated Association Taiwan Lovers' Association (Chinese: General Incorporated Association Taiwan Lovers' Association)
Headquarters: Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Makoto Okada
Established October 6, 2010
Business Description: To contribute to the promotion of international exchange and the maintenance and development of friendly relations between Japan and Taiwan, we conduct event production businesses in Japan and Taiwan through both for-profit and non-profit activities.
Official website of the organization : https://taiwanlover.org/