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No Japan trip planned this summer? LaLaport Bon Odori 2026 is bringing the festive spirit a little closer to home as it returns across 2 weekends this August.
Taking over WoW Plaza and the Central Rooftop Garden at LaLaport BBCC, the free-admission event promises 4 days of Japanese food, cultural performances, cosplay, live entertainment and festival activities.
Bon Odori is a Japanese summer tradition that dates back more than 500 years, bringing communities together through music, dance and celebration. If you’ve always wanted to experience the festival, this is one of the easiest ways to do so in Kuala Lumpur.
Throw on a yukata if you have one, grab your favourite Japanese festival snacks and don’t be shy about joining the Bon Odori dance, as everyone is welcome to take part.
Visitors can look forward to more than 40 Japanese food and beverage vendors serving up festival favourites alongside Bon Odori dance performances, wadaiko drumming and other cultural showcases throughout the day.
One of this year’s biggest highlights is the Bluefin tuna cutting show on 8 Aug, while the entertainment lineup also features KLP48, JKT48, Quadlips and Sayaka Yamamoto.
Cosplay fans will have plenty to look forward to as well, with Acosta! returning alongside the Hiroshima Cosplay Competition and a special appearance by internationally renowned cosplayer Reika Arikawa.
Beyond the stage, visitors can browse Hello, Japan! Fair and ACG Market, try their hand at traditional festival games and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM30,000.
Don’t miss out and make sure to mark your calendar for Bon Odori 2026 in LaLaport BBCC!
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