Asian American and Pacific Islander · Festival · Overland Park, Kansas
Kansas City Japan Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About Kansas City Japan Festival
The Kansas City Japan Festival is a one-day annual festival at Johnson County Community College with Japanese food, exhibits, performances and workshops. The 28th edition in 2026 features sumo performances.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Kansas City Japan Festival has included japanese food, martial arts, music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, workshops and family activities.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 3, 2026.
- Japanese food
- Martial arts
- Music and dance performances
- Cultural exhibits
- Workshops
- Family activities
Where it happens
Kansas City Japan Festival is held at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas. It is one of 1 cultural festivals in Kansas on this calendar.















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Questions about Kansas City Japan Festival
- When is Kansas City Japan Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 3, 2026.
- Where is Kansas City Japan Festival held?
- Kansas City Japan Festival takes place at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas.
- Is Kansas City Japan Festival free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Kansas City Japan Festival?
- Events have included: japanese food, martial arts, music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, workshops, family activities.
- Who organizes Kansas City Japan Festival?
- Kansas City Japan Festival is organized by Kansas City Japan Festival. Their official site is kcjapanfestival.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near Overland Park?
- The closest others on this calendar are Día de los Muertos Festival at the Nelson-Atkins in Kansas City, MO (about 18 miles); Fiesta Hispana in Kansas City, MO (about 18 miles); Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins in Kansas City, MO (about 18 miles).
Businesses around Kansas City
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More Asian American and Pacific Islander festivals in October 2027
- AAPI Mid-Autumn FestivalNorth Charleston, South CarolinaDates TBA
- Aki Matsuri Japanese FestivalHenderson, NevadaDates TBA
- Asian Night Market FestivalOklahoma City, OklahomaDates TBA
- Atlanta Indian Film FestivalAtlanta, GeorgiaDates TBA
- Boston Asian American Film FestivalBoston, MassachusettsDates TBA
- Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali MelaMcKinney, TexasDates TBA

