Jul 11 – Jul 12, 2026

Japan Fest Chicago 2026 at Skokie Sports Park

Name: Japan Fest Chicago 2026 at Skokie Sports Park
Start: 2026-07-11T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-12T12:00:00.000Z
Location: Skokie, Illinois

Japan Fest Chicago runs July 11–12, 2026 at Skokie Sports Park East with taiko, tea ceremony, J-pop, and Japanese street food.

July 11, 2026 – July 12, 2026Skokie, Illinois

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Context image: Japan Fest Chicago festival crowd and stage programming. Chicago Japanese American Council (Press kit / editorial use)

Japan Fest Chicago runs July 11–12, 2026 at Skokie Sports Park East with taiko, tea ceremony, J-pop, and Japanese street food.

When: July 11–12, 2026 Where: Skokie Sports Park East, Skokie, IL

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