An event celebrating both traditional and modern Japanese culture.

The festival includes talks, demonstrations, parades and other events showcasing Japanese culture, language, fashion, cosplay, games, music, dance, manga, anime, martial arts and other arts from Japan's past and present, as well as retail stalls, artist stands, a cinema room and games area and hot and cold Japanese.

To raise awareness of Japanese Culture in the Manchester and around the UK and to support the charity Aid for Japan

Admission: £10-£20 depending on day or weekend, children aged 11 and under are free