This application form is NOT for food booths. If you would like to apply for a food booth, please contact japanfestivalbostonfoodbooth@gmail.com.

Welcome to the application for Japan Festival Boston 2026! We are very excited that you have decided to join us this year. This year, Japan Festival Boston will be held on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th at Boston Common in downtown Boston. Please note that we only accept applications for 2-day participation.

<Terms and Conditions>
Booth activities should introduce Japanese culture and/or activities bridging between Japan and the U.S. Booths can also be used to promote businesses and volunteer opportunities that encourage Japan-U.S. relations.

Each booth will have approximately 10 ft x 9 ft space. If you need more than that, please apply for 2 booths or more according to your needs.

This year, we will not offer the option of not using a tent for your booth. All booth must be under the tent that we set up at the site. As in the past, you are not allowed to bring your own tent.

The participation fee varies depending on the choice of “vendor” or “non-vendor.” If you plan to sell any items or services at your booth, applicants must apply for vendor booth status.

Please choose the appropriate option.

The deadline for the regular booth application is Friday, March 13th, 2026. Please note that the total number of booths is limited, and we may close the application earlier than the March 13th deadline if we reach max capacity.

You will receive an early-bird discount if you apply before Friday, February 20th!

This year, we accept requests for reserving corner booths for an additional fee of $200 on a first come first served basis. Booths will be located under long rectangular tents, which will house 6-12 booths side by side. Booths at the end of these tents can have two openings (front and side). Please note that you are not allowed to use space outside your booth without prior permission.

You can also rent tables ($30 each, 8 ft x 2.5 ft) and chairs ($10 each). Electricity will not be provided.

Details about payment, booth set-up, take-down, and other information will be sent at a later date after your application has been fully processed and approved.

Please note that if the content of your booth is not related to the core of the event or inappropriate whatsoever, we might reject the application. Thank you for your understanding.

Reminder: Food booth applicants cannot submit applications here. Please contact us at japanfestivalbostonfoodbooth@gmail.com to apply to be a food vendor.

Regular Booth registration fees for the 2026 Japan Festival Boston (per booth for 2 days)

Vendors
$1,000 ($900 if applied by Feb. 20)

Non-vendors
$700 ($630 if applied by Feb. 20)

<Cancellation Policy>
We will send you an approval email after your application is processed and is accepted. The registration fee is non-refundable after you receive the approval email. The fee is also non-refundable in case of cancellations due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For any questions about regular booth application, please email us at jpnfbrbooth@gmail.com

If you are interested in sponsoring us at the same time, or have any other questions, please email us at info@japanfestivalboston.org

2026 Regular Booth Application