Vancouver's beloved Sakura Days Japan Fair returns this weekend (CONTEST)
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One of Vancouver’s largest events in April is making its much-awaited return.
This weekend, the 10th annual Sakura Days Japan Fair is being held at the VanDusen Botanical Garden.
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The event, held in partnership with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) celebrates the yearly cherry blossoms and the spring season in our city.
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Visitors are invited to enjoy the amazing spectacles, live performances, and all things Japanese culture.
Not to mention – a superb lineup of authentic Japanese eats.
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Some of the food available at this weekend’s event include artisan sake, ramen, Japadog, takoyaki, Wakwak burgers, and Japanese-style crepes.
The fair will also include hands-on workshops, like calligraphy, origami, and other Japanese arts and crafts demonstrations.
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The Sakura Days Japan Fair will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Anyone going is advised to bring cash, although there will be an ATM at the event.
Tickets are available both online and at the gate.
Sakura Days Japan Fair 2019
When: Saturday, April 13 to Sunday, April 14
Time: Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Tickets: General admission costs $12; tickets can be purchased at the event
Contest
To enter to win a pair of tickets to Sakura Days, do at least one of the following:
1. Follow @cherryblossomfestyvr and @DailyHiveVancouver on Instagram. Leave a comment below with your IG handle telling us once you have. (1 entry each)
2. Tweet the following on Twitter (1 entry):
- Win 2 passes to @OfficalVCBF’s #SakuraDays at @VanDusenGdn this weekend via @DailyHiveVan https://bit.ly/2OXHLdL RT to enter!
Contest entries will be accepted from the time and date of publishing until April 10, 2019. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted through the platform they used to enter.
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