Japan Week invites Montrealers to explore and enjoy Japan without leaving their city! Through a journey of restaurants, shops and cultural activities, celebrate and discover the richness of this fascinating country. You will be able to discover a wide range of Japanese dishes and products, and experience unforgettable moments of celebration and discovery.
Unlike YATAI MTL, which takes place in an outdoor location, Japan Week takes place in participating businesses.
Unlike YATAI MTL, which takes place in an outdoor location, Japan Week takes place in participating businesses.
Events
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SHIBA, AKITA, KIMONO & YUKATA
- 6th edition The largest Shiba gathering in Canada presented by the SDC Côte-des-Neiges
The largest Shiba & Akita gathering in Canada is back for a memorable 6th edition with more than 200 dogs participating as part of Japan Week! This year, big news: a kimono rally will take place at the same time! Register now via our form to confirm your presence and receive all the information.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. (postponed to Sunday, May 11 in case of rain)
📍 Location: Placette Côte-des-Neiges
📍 Location: Placette Côte-des-Neiges
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CHIBI (ちび/チビ) JAPANESE MARKET | May 3 and 4
As part of Japan Week 2024, the Japanese Market in Montreal is presenting the Chibi Japanese Market on the terrace of Osmo x Marusan on May 3 and 4. Chibi is a Japanese slang term that means “small” and “cute.”
🕒 May 3 and 4 12pm-6pm
📍 On the terrace of OSMO X MARUSAN 51 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
🎟️ Free admission
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Japan 2025 Week Closing Party
As part of the Nihoncha Canada Festival, we are pleased to invite you to the closing party of Japan Week! Join us for a cozy evening with tea-based cocktails, Japanese music and an elegant Charyū ambiance.
📅 Saturday, May 10 | 🕕 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
📍 Charyū by Thés Guru, 6872 St-Hubert Street, Montreal
🎟️ Free admission - Event open to everyone!
The Interactive Map
Program
25 restaurants to discover or rediscover:
Flowers and gifts / Ganadara / Imadake Izakaya / Kazo Ramen Mont-Royal and Lasalle/ Sansotei Ramen/Sansotei Ramen (mackay)/Sansotei Ramen (Saint Catherine)/Sansotei Ramen (Mount Royal) / Nikkei MTL / Ramen Nakamichi / Ramen isshin Mont-Royal, Downtown, Verdun and Brossard / Regashi / LeDon Donburi Restaurant / Restaurant Juni / Nozy Restaurant / Tsukuyomi Ramen Bishop, Mile-End and Bois-Franc/ Umami Ramen & Izakaya / Yokato Yokabai / Yen Japanese Cuisine
21 shops, patisseries, café, hotel and organization:
Au Papier Japonais / Sakura workshop / Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! / Le Nigiriz Coffee / Café Osmo x Marusan / Capsule Hotel / Charyū by Thés Guru / Chez Rhox, the Geek Stop / BAKE SHOP Comet / Stay Sharp Japanese Knives / Okeya Gallery / Kyoto Flowers / San-O Sake Brewery / Argo Bookshop / Matcha Zanmai / Nijikai Sake / O-Taku Manga Lounge / Pastry Fous Desserts / Tsujiri / Uncle Tetsu Montreal
Some cultural activities to discover!
- A concert by MTL Shamisen Project
- An “Introduction to the world of sake” workshop by Kuniko Fujita aka Madame Saké
- The Nihoncha Canada Festival
- An “Introduction to the world of sake” workshop by Kuniko Fujita aka Madame Saké
- The Nihoncha Canada Festival
The Highlights
FAQ
Where and when does the event take place?
The event is taking place in participating businesses, which you can discover thanks to our interactive map. It takes place from May 1 to 11, 2025.
What is Japan Week?
Japan Week invites Montrealers to discover and enjoy Japan, without leaving their city! Through its restaurants, shops and cultural activities, celebrate and discover the richness of this fascinating country. You will be able to discover a wide range of Japanese dishes and products, and experience unforgettable moments of celebration and discovery.
Japan Week takes place from 1 to 11 May in participating businesses across Montreal. You can consult the interactive map and make your own itinerary among the participating businesses: https://www.carte.asiasie.com/lasemainejapon.
We recommend that you use your bike, BIXI or other eco-responsible means for your trips.
Japan Week takes place from 1 to 11 May in participating businesses across Montreal. You can consult the interactive map and make your own itinerary among the participating businesses: https://www.carte.asiasie.com/lasemainejapon.
We recommend that you use your bike, BIXI or other eco-responsible means for your trips.
Ambassadors
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Kuniko Fujita
(Mrs. Saké in Quebec)
Speaker, master sommelier and international sake sommelier.
Geneviève Borne
Model and TV presenter
In love with Japan, she admires its thousand-year-old traditions and its spirit of innovation.
Partners
