JAPAN Fes is the easiest way to try a dozen Japanese street foods in one walk: hashimaki wrapped around chopsticks, grilled squid ikayaki topped with scallions, and Japanese sweets. The Sunday stop lands on Lexington Avenue in the 80s, a short walk from Carl Schurz Park and Museum Mile. If brunch sounds boring, graze your way down the block instead.
What to expect
Vendor tents line Lexington Avenue for the day, with the heaviest crowds around lunchtime. Expect sizzling grills, short-order lines and people eating on the go before wandering toward Central Park or the East River.
Good to know
- Take the 4/5/6 to 86 St, a block south of the fair.
- Arrive before noon for shorter lines.
- Bring a friend to split dishes and sample more stalls.
- There's little seating; Central Park is a few avenues west for a picnic.
- Pair it with a museum visit on nearby Museum Mile.
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Common questions
Where is JAPAN Fes on Sunday?
On Lexington Avenue between 87th and 88th Streets on the Upper East Side, 10am to 6pm.
Is there a JAPAN Fes on Saturday too?
Yes, Saturday's fair is on Broadway at 115th–116th Streets in Morningside Heights.
