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NIGHT MARKET & KARAOKE CONTEST AT JAPAN VILLAGE

Japan Village’s [Karaoke] Night Market

Friday, October 20 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Japan Village – 934 3rd Avenue (Courtyard), Brooklyn

Admission: Free

Celebrate the fall season at Japan Village's [Karaoke] Night Market for a night of fun, food, and festivities.

Head to Japan Village in Industry City, Brooklyn! There will be a mouthwatering lineup of food, including yakitori, grilled squid, and yaki unagi onigiri. 🍢🦑🍙

Mutual Trading and Takara will offer an incredible selection of drinks, featuring Suntory Premium Malts and Orion beer, Takara Chu-Hais, and two sparkling sakes: Mio and Smooth Sail. 🍻🍶

For all you shoppers, there will also be vendors selling cards, trinkets, toys, and something special for everyone, young and old. 🛍️🎁 For the gamers, test your skills with games and win awesome prizes! 🎮🎉

Karaoke Contest

The main event will be the karaoke contest, starting at 5:00 p.m.

They have space for only 12 contestants, so register now. Each contestant will have 10 minutes to shine on stage and sing a song of their choice. Participation is free! 🎵

To register, send an email to info@japanvillage.com and submit the YouTube link of the song you want to sing. 🎥✨ Please note: Find a karaoke version or a lyric music video of your chosen song. The best singer of the night will receive a $100 Sunrise Mart gift card!🏆

The music doesn’t stop after karaoke. DJ Weapon from Hiroshima will drop the beats starting from 7:00 p.m.

Japan Village's [Karaoke] Night Market is made possible by Kuraichi in conjunction with Mutual Trading and Suntory Premium Malt’s.

For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit Japan Village’s Eventbrite page.

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Summer Festival: Japanese Food & Drinks

Night Market in Japan Village

Wednesday, June 14 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Japan Village – 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Admission: $12 Presale | $15 (after presale tickets are sold out)

The first epic Japan Night Market is coming to Japan Village in Industry City, Brooklyn! Night Market Summer Festival will kick off the 2023 season at Japan Village Brooklyn followed by Chelsea in July and Bushwick in August. Celebrate the early summer with mouthwatering Japanese foods and a selected special drink menu.

Upstairs NYC is turning all 20,000 square feet of Japan Village into a night market featuring a variety of food, drink, and crafts.

The courtyard at Japan Village

Food

  • Wagyu Sushi

  • Yakitori (Skewers)

  • Kushiage (Deep-fried Skewers)

  • Grilled Corn

  • Ikamaruyaki (Grilled Whole Squid)

  • Onigiri Rice Ball

  • Ramen

  • Curry Rice

  • Ube and Matcha Cheesecake

  • Mochi-Filled Cookies

  • And more!

The price range for food is $10-$15

WakuWaku

Special Sake Selection

  • Sake from Japan by Kubota Sake

  • Brooklyn Cocktails with a sake spin by Brooklyn Kura and Kato Sake Works

  • Special Chu-Hi by Takara

  • Umeshu (plum sake) by Choya

This is a very rare sake experience with many brands in collaboration!

Kato Sake Works

There will also be accessories, candles, outfits, crafts, and more available for purchase.

Japan Village’s large outdoor patio and lanterns offer the perfect backdrop for photos and add to the festive atmosphere! Plus, there will be a display of 100 Hello Kitty balloons! Come dressed in a yukata for the photo booth and make memories.

Night Market is open to the public. Your ticket grants you admission to the event as well as one free drink (sake, chu-hi, or a non-alcoholic beverage) and $5 off one menu item. To purchase tickets, please visit EventCreate.com.

About Upstairs NYC

Formed in 2022, Upstairs NYC is a non-profit organization based in New York City dedicated to promoting friendly relations between New York and other countries. The organization focuses on fostering learning and community engagement across four pillars: arts and culture, lifestyle, technology, and food. Upstairs NYC regularly hosts panel discussions, experiential events, cultural celebrations, and socials. For more information, please visit Upstairs NYC’s website.

About Japan Village

The culture at Japan Village is rooted in omotenashi, a Japanese approach to great hospitality and a mutual respect for guests. The Industry City complex strives to create and nurture a strong Japanese community in Brooklyn. Their mission is to communicate Japanese culture and everyday life through the food served at the food hall and the plethora of ingredients and items that are available at Sunrise Mart. For more information, please visit Japan Village’s website.

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