The Japan Market features Japanese-inspired vendors and food trucks at various locations in Vancouver. The events usually run for one or two days each season.
Sometimes the markets happen in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and sometimes they take place in Robson Square. Occasionally they’ll be somewhere else, but not very often.
Japanese Markets in Vancouver
The Japan Market is a sizeable market filled with Japanese products. Taking place a few times a year at a couple of different locations in the City of Vancouver, the event is an excellent way to learn about Japanese culture.
Three Japanese Vancouverites organize the Japan Market, and they also sell their own products there. Yuko, Mami and Yurie put together impressive markets. There is typically a wide variety of products to explore including everything from food and art to clothing and accessories. Sometimes, there is live entertainment to enjoy too.
TIP: Another fabulous market is the Shipyards Night Market. It takes place on Fridays in North Vancouver. That event features artisan vendors, live music, a beer garden and free admission.
2025 Dates and Locations
The Japan Market takes place seasonally, usually once in each of the spring, summer, autumn and winter. In 2025 the spring market happened in early March at Robson Square. The next one took place in mid-June in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
In 2025 the fall market takes place on Sunday, September 28th. It happens at the Robson Square Ice Rink from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The winter market, meanwhile, is on the weekend of November 29th and 30th at UBC Robson Square between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on both days.
Admission
Tickets are required for most Japan Market events. Admission to the market usually costs around $5 for one adult or $9 for two adults. Kids under the age of 15 enter for free.
Market Vendors and Entertainment
The Japanese market offers a wide range of products and attractions to explore. The exact number of vendors varies from event to event. However, you can usually expect to see around 70 or so different tables during the markets with nicer weather.
The vendors’ list and entertainment schedule for the fall and winter markets in 2025 were to be confirmed as of the last time we checked.
Other Information
For more information about the market, visit the Japan Market website.
Other articles that may be of interest include the following:
- Nikkei Place Japanese-Canadian Museum
- Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden
- Vancouver History and Culture
- September Events Calendar
- Festivals and Events in Vancouver
