Tokyo’s popular Vietnam Festival focuses on showcasing the best of contemporary Vietnamese culture. Around 100 stalls are lined up at Yoyogi Park with ample quantities of bánh mì, phở and bánh xèo, which are best paired with Vietnamese beer and coffee. There are also plenty of colourful handicrafts, knick-knacks, apparel and condiments, too.
Don’t miss the live entertainment at the main stage, ranging from traditional performing arts to pop music. This year features major Vietnamese artists Phuong Ly and rock band Buc Tuong. You can also catch performances from Japanese acts such as singer-songwriter Ai Kawashima and the band Sunplaza Nakano-kun and Pappara Kawai. The full line-up and schedule is on the website.