The inaugural Explore Asia Fest 2026 celebrates culture, community, and the joy of welcoming the Lunar New Year as we usher in the Year of the Horse. This family-friendly festival brings together Asian communities, including Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more, for a day of food, arts, and cultural experiences.

Enjoy Asian cuisine, pop-up crafts and shopping, art and collectibles, anime and K-pop, cultural village experiences, kids’ games and activities, and live entertainment and performances. Free admission and fun for all ages!

The “Japan Folk Festival” is a unique cultural exchange event featuring dance, music, taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), traditional crafts, and more.

This charity event supports the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture and the preservation of Hawaii Theatre.