Japan Matsuri London Returns October 4, 2026
A quick reminder to our London UK based readers, the Japan Matsuri returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 4th October 2026.
Original headline at Otaku News: “Japan Matsuri - London UK Details”
Key facts
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Trafalgar Square, London
- Time
- 10am to 8pm
Tags
- #Festival
- #Japan Matsuri
- #Japanese Culture
- #London
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