06-07-2025
Thai festivals dazzle Japan with street food, 'T-pop' and fashion
A woman performs a traditional dance at the 25th Thai Festival Tokyo, held in the city's Yoyogi Park in May. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
NATSUMI KAWASAKI
TOKYO -- From street food and trendy clothes to "T-pop" and boys' love dramas, festivals showcasing a diverse range of Thai culture are drawing big crowds in Japan.
Beyond events hosted by the Thai Embassy, locally sponsored festivals with official backing have spread across the country and are set to continue through the end of summer, attracting visitors of all ages.
