Toronto 
Events Description
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) is proud to present SakuraFest, a new annual celebration honoring the cultural and seasonal significance of sakura (cherry blossoms) in Canada.
The inaugural festival invites guests of all ages to celebrate spring through Japanese heritage, tradition, and artistry. Set among the JCCC’s own blooming sakura trees, SakuraFest 2025 will feature a vibrant lineup of events, including film screenings, live performances, hands-on workshops, culinary pop-ups, and family-friendly activities. Visitors are invited to step inside the Centre to continue their hanami (flower viewing) journey with immersive cultural experiences.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
Free
How to get tickets?
At the door: Free
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday April 17, 2025 to Sunday May 11, 2025
Thursday, April 17
● Ron Korb: OHANAMI – A Celebration of Sakura, 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 19
● Book Reading: The Nail That Sticks Out by Suzanne Hartmann, 1:30 PM
● Film Screening: 11 Rebels, 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 20
● Linocut Art Workshop with Caitlin Chan, 1:00 PM
● Exhibit Opening: Third Places: Japanese Canadian Sites of Gathering, 2:00 PM
● Film Screening: Red Shoes, 3:00 PM
Thursday, April 24
● Sakura Tsumami Zaiku Workshop with Orika Canada, 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 10
● Tea Ceremony Demonstration with Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Ass’n, 11:00 AM & 12:00
PM
● Kintsugi & Maki-e Workshop with Kintsugica, 1:00–3:00 PM
● Sake Tasting & Izakaya Food Experience with Ozawa Canada & Kingyo, 1:00–2:30 PM
Film Screening: The Birth of Sake, 3:00 PM
Sunday, May 11
● Sakuramai Children’s Dance Workshop, 2:00 PM
● Film Screening: The Colors Within, 3:00 PM
Ongoing Activations:
● Kingyo Fisherman’s Market Pop-Up: April 17, 19–20; May 10–11
● Momo Tea Pop-Up
● Sakura Sencha by Momo Tea: Available at the JCCC Gift Shop throughout the festival
● Nakamori Café: Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue & Address
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Sakura Way, Toronto, Ontario, M3C1Z5
Wheelchair accessible
