A platform for cultural
exchange, since
2009.
First held in Jakarta as a collaboration between the Indonesian government, the Embassy of Japan, and the private sector, Jak-Japan Matsuri has grown into one of the largest cultural festivals in Southeast Asia.
Over 15 years, JJM has taken place in Jakarta every September — except during the 2020–2021 pandemic. In November 2020, Yayasan Jabat Hati Indonesia Jepang was officially registered with the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights as the parent organization ensuring the festival's continuity for years to come.
A few things that make
this matsuri special.
Here are some highlights that made JJM special in previous editions.
Traditional Performance.
Traditional Japanese performances such as wadaiko, okinawa eisa, yosakoi dance, and the omikoshi parade, alongside traditional Indonesian performances such as Betawi and Balinese dance and angklung, enliven the event.
Top-tier artists
from Indonesia & Japan.
JKT48, Dikta, JAM HEADS, SERINA, Yosuke Kishi, and MOCCA × Hiroaki Kato at the 2025 edition. The 2026 lineup will be announced gradually.
Exploring Japan.
Exhibition booths from various Japanese prefectures and their regional communities in Indonesia.
Stamp Rally.
In 2025, visitors could tour the prefecture booths and collect stickers to exchange for official JJM merchandise.
Cultural workshops.
Shodo (calligraphy), kurumie (washi craft), trying on yukata, MEXT consultations, wayang coloring, and batik-making demonstrations.
Authentic from
the kitchen.
A variety of tenants serving authentic Japanese and Indonesian cuisine.
Omotenashi.
Japanese-style hospitality so every guest feels at ease — QR-code maps, weather readiness, restrooms, prayer rooms, and better food-and-drink areas.
They performed
at the last edition.
This lineup represents the curatorial standard of JJM — names that bridge Indonesia's young audience with Japanese pop culture. The 2026 lineup will be announced gradually.
Explore
Japan,
no passport needed.
One of the most popular areas at JJM since its introduction: cultural experiences from various Japanese prefectures through exhibition booths, official organizations, and Japanese regional communities in Indonesia.
More information will be announced through Jak-Japan Matsuri's official social media.
2026
Official Prefecture Booths 公式ブース
Direct partnerships with Japanese regional governments and their representative offices in Indonesia.
MEXT Consultations 奨学金相談
First-hand information on Japanese government scholarship programs, partner universities, and career opportunities in Japan.
Cultural Workshops 文化体験
Shodo (calligraphy), kurumie (washi craft), trying on yukata, and traditional Japanese games.
Indonesian Collaboration インドネシア文化
Batik-making, wayang coloring, angklung demos — proof that JJM isn't just about Japan, but true cultural exchange.
Official collaboration
between institutions.
JJM is not a commercial event — it is a cross-government, embassy, and private-sector initiative that has been running since 2009.
Indonesia Jepang
in Indonesia
of DKI Jakarta
Management Authority
The Japan Foundation, Jakarta
PT. Ihza Integrated Consulting
See you
at JJM.
JJM 2026 is scheduled for 31 October – 1 November 2026. Information about lineup performers, guest stars and event activities can be found on Jak-Japan Matsuri's social media.
