Aki Matsuri 2025 | Japanese Fall Festival

I will be working this event so will not be leading anyone around but feel free to come enjoy at your leisure and stop by and buy something from my table of donations that go towards the New Mexico Japanese American Citizens League.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aki-matsuri-2025-japanese-fall-festival-tickets-1558143281499?aff=erelexpmlt

Celebrate AKI MATSURI the annual Japanese Fall Festival presented by NMJACL on Sunday, September 28th 2025 featuring headline performances by San Jose Taiko!

#### The full day family friendly event features Japanese cultural exhibits, vendor fair, musical demonstrations, Japanese art, martial arts , Cosplay competition, Japanese food, SUSHI, Beer and Sake booth and more!

🎴 Get ready to feel the rhythm of tradition and the power of the drum! Aki Matsuri is proud to present our headlining performance: San Jose Taiko — the world-renowned ensemble that has electrified audiences across the globe with their heart-pounding beats and dynamic stage presence. Experience the thunder, the grace, and the spirit of Japanese drumming like never before—live in Albuquerque at EXPO NM on September 28th!

#### **AKI MATSURI returns to EXPO NM - MORE PARKING and MORE EVENTS for the whole family!

The New Mexico Japanese-American Citizens League (NMJACL) has been hosting Aki Matsuri (trans.: fall festival) for over 25 years. The festival is the main annual event for NMJACL and serves as a venue to share Japanese and Japanese-American (JA) culture with all of New Mexico. The Japanese Fall festival attracts guests and performers from around the state as well as outside of NM!