TheKoi Nobori Matsuriarrives in Buenos Aires on May 16 and 17 to fill Thames Street with vibrant colors, hundreds of colorful fish, and Asian culture. Imagine hundreds of koi fish floating above your head, Japanese drums , delicious food—and all this with free admission! We’ll tell you all about this Japanese celebration in Buenos Aires and everything you can enjoy right here.
The spirit of Japanese matsuri arrives in Buenos Aires with Koi Nobori
In case you didn’t know, Koi Nobori are those carp-shaped flags that in Japan symbolize strength, perseverance, and good fortune. If you’ve ever been to the Japanese Garden in Buenos Aires, you’ve surely seen the paper figures on a flagpole and the fish in its canals and lakes.
Inspired by a festival typically held on Children’s Day, the Mercat de Villa Crespo is organizing this Japanese festival in Buenos Aires on May 16 and 17, bringing a little piece of Tokyo to the city. Get ready to be surrounded by hundreds of paper koi that move in the wind as if they were a floating sea!
What you can’t miss
The Mercat de Villa Crespo is perhaps one of the places in Buenos Aires that best blends modern Asian culture, and it’s the place to go on weekends to eat and immerse yourself in the colors, shapes, and details of contemporary Japanese culture.
That’s why, for this very special Japanese festival, you’ll find plenty of surprises for a perfect weekend in Buenos Aires:
- Explosive taiko drums
- Kimono Parade
- Live music and folk dances
- Gastronomic Yatai: Stalls with takoyaki, ramen, sushi, mochi, and many more Japanese delicacies
All outdoors, pet-friendly, and designed for sharing with family or friends!
📅May 16 and 17
📍Thames 747