Cmasi · CC BY-SA 4.0Nihon Matsuri Japanese Festival
Taiko, Japanese food and Nikkei culture at the biggest festival of Paraguay’s Japanese community.
What it is
Organized by the Japanese community, the Nihon Matsuri draws thousands of people for food, taiko drums, dances, cosplay and cultural activities. In 2026 it takes on special meaning: it marks 90 years since the first Japanese families arrived in La Colmena in 1936. It’s a great chance to try yakisoba, takoyaki or sushi made by the community and to understand how much this immigration has contributed to the country.
What to see and do
- Taiko drums and traditional dances
- Dozens of Japanese food stalls
- Cosplay and spaces for young people
Tips
Arrive early: the most popular food stalls sell out. Check the venue and times on the Japanese Association’s social media and at visitparaguay.travel.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
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Parque Ñu Guasu
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Santuario de la Virgen del Rosario de Luque
A neoclassical church built between 1928 and 1939 over a 1750 chapel, today one of the country's major shrines.
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Patron saintLuque, CentralFeaturedResearched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.