Experience a bit of Manila in Japan this June, when the Philippine Expo celebrates the country’s independence with a three-day festival in Ueno Park.
What happens?
There are food stalls, dance performances, traditional arts from Japan and the Philippines, pop, hip-hop and jazz shows (with some big names in Filipino and Japanese pop alike making an appearance), comedians, and cosplay. For the brave and/or talented, there’s also a karaoke and dance competition.
Tickets
While it’s completely free to enter and enjoy the fesitvities, there will be tickets sold for seats in front of the stage (from ¥2,000.)
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Early
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Mid Jun
Free
- 335 m from Keisei-ueno Station Keisei Main Line (KS1)
- 394 m from Ueno Station Ginza Line (G16)Hibiya Line (H18)Yamanote Line (JY5)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK30)Jōban Line (JJ4)
- 0.7 km from Ueno-okachimachi Station Oedo Line (E9)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 23 ºC
Low: 19 ºC
