Japan Market Kicks off the Holiday Market Season at Robson Square this Sunday

October 29, 2018
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By Destination Vancouver
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Person holding three stacked mochi buns with green, brown, and white-purple fillings, smiling in the background.

Earlier this summer, UBC Robson Square was host to an extremely successful Japan Market – featuring food, crafts, jewellery, stationary, and other kawaii (cute!) goodies.

The Japan Market is back – this time for a Christmas edition – on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.

With a bigger venue and over 40 vendors, the market kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season! No time like the present to start shopping for all your Christmas presents!

Japan Market Christmas Fair on Nov 4, Sunday 11AM-4PM at UBC Robson Square, Plaza Level, 800 Robson St, Vancouver. Features Japanese crafts, sweets, wellness, and workshops.
image courtesy of Japan Market | Facebook.com

Like most markets, you can expect a hefty amount of homemade goodies and unique crafts. Vendors and crafters will have booths with a unique selection of Japanese crafts and products, including cool notebooks, ceramics, kimonos, charms, jewellery, soap, and more.

Aside from the great offerings up for sale, there will also be beauty, health and wellness services (fees apply), some workshops such as basic Japanese, calligraphy, yukata/kimono dressing, and fun games (fees apply).

The Japan Market will be held indoors on Sunday, November 4th at UBC Robson Square on Plaza Level, across from the ice rink (just down the stairs from the Art Gallery on Robson x Howe street). Admission to the market is by donation.

Three floral-patterned fabric pouches, two with cat designs, and a pair of glasses on a floral glasses case on a woven surface.
Pouches made with kimono fabric by Pac West Import Export Ltd at UBC Robson Square.

If you’re looking for some authentic ramen or sushi, unfortunately the venue will only allow packaged foods, but you can expect to buy authentic and delicious pre-packaged baked goods, chocolates, puddings, and traditional teas this time around.

Experience a taste of Japanese culture without having to get on a plane and pick up some beautiful and unique holiday gifts for friends, family, or yourself!

Japan Market 2018 – Christmas Edition

Date: Sunday, November 4, 2018

Time: 11am – 4pm

Location: UBC Robson Square (indoors)

Price: By donation

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