Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

The Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival is an annual spring festival held at Seattle Center that features Japanese food vendors, cultural demonstrations, taiko drumming, and traditional dance. The festival celebrates sakura (cherry blossoms) and Japanese culture with food-focused booths serving items such as bento, sushi, and sweets alongside stage programming. It is typically scheduled in April during peak cherry blossom season and is produced by the festival’s nonprofit organizers with community partners.