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Japanese New Year Festival 2027

Celebrate the Japanese New Year with traditional mochi pounding, yukata, performances and food stalls at Laos–Japan Institute.

When
Friday 15 January – Saturday 16 January 2027
Daily 09:30–16:00 / Vientiane time
Where
Laos–Japan Institute
National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Vientiane, Laos

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How to go

The festival runs 09:30–16:00 on both days. Admission charges and booking requirements have yet to be announced.

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Last checked: 09/11/2026 (UTC+7). Plans can change; check the organiser’s announcement before setting off.