Experience the Main Matsuri Festival, which will be opening its doors to fans of Japanese culture for the seventh time from 15.08. to 17.08.2025! A weekend full of musical highlights, spectacular stage shows, and fascinating traditions awaits you in the picturesque Büsing Park in Offenbach, allowing you to experience Japan in all its diversity. This unique festival attracts thousands of visitors yearly who want to share and celebrate their enthusiasm for Japan.

With a top-class line-up from Japan, Europe, and Germany, the Main Matsuri 2025 will again exceed all expectations. Look forward to artists such as Yoshimi Tsujimoto, the master of the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute), the talented singer Mirai Fukuda, the rock shamisen player Shamirock, the impressive solo taiko drummer Takuya, the taiko group Kokubu and the legendary artist Kaori Kawabuchi (Lady Samurai) with the sword dance group Ideal. Also taking part: Kabuki actor Yukimasa Futamura, who will present the famous lion dance (Renjishi), the Razaris hip hop dance group, the unique yodeling artist Takeo Ischi, the dance and singing duo Sakamoto Brothers (ex ON/OFF ) and Katsuya Usui, who will delight the audience with his live calligraphy performances, and many more!

In addition to the breathtaking stage shows, you can get active in numerous workshops and immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Learn the art of the tea ceremony, ikebana (flower arranging), or sake making. Discover traditional dances, fascinating sword dance demonstrations, and the secrets of Japanese martial arts. A special highlight is the cosplay competitions, which attract fans from around the Rhine-Main region every year and take you into the world of fascinating characters from manga, anime, film, and video games.

Around the stages and workshops, a diverse shopping mile awaits you with Japanese products, including kimonos, jewelry, and souvenirs. Your taste buds will also be catered for: enjoy culinary delights from Japan at numerous food stalls. 

The Main Matsuri Festival in 2025 is again under the patronage of the Lord Mayor of Offenbach, Dr. Felix Schwenke. It is organized by the Japanese Culture and Language Center and the Hojinkai Association of Japanese Companies Frankfurt.