Save the Date for Sakura Sunday
The wait is over and the springtime celebration of the season is here! Come to National Harbor's official participating event of the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday.
Join us on Sunday, March 29 from Noon - 6pm for a wide array of free cultural activities including an artisanal Japanese marketplace, cultural performances, culinary delights, a Sakura Spirits Garden, Water Lantern Festival and more!
Scroll down for the list of 2026 performers and marketplace vendors.
Cultural
Performances
Taking place on the Plaza Stage
Experience Japanese culture first-hand with a variety of musical and dance performances, demonstrations and more!
12:00 - 12:20pm: Opening Ceremony: Rev. Kuniko Kanawa
12:30 - 1:00pm: Nen Daiko
1:00 - 1:30pm: Kenkonkai - Capital Area Budokai
1:30 - 2:00pm: Jodokai - Capital Area Budokai
2:00 - 3:00pm: Okinawa Cultural Performance
3:10 - 3:40pm: Tea Ceremony: Hideko Uchiyama
4:00 - 4:30pm: Okinawa Shinkanucha Band
5:00 - 6:00pm: IchiRockU Band
Cherry Coke Fun on the Plaza! Swing by the Plaza for FREE Coca-Cola Cherry Float samples courtesy of Coca-Cola—while supplies last!
Japanese
Market
Under the Capital Canopy
Explore Japanese crafts, merchants and artwork as well as sweet and savory bites at the Sakura Sunday Marketplace.
FOOD OFFERINGS:
Panda Tea House: Indulge in delicious boba tea, waffles, macarons and mochi donuts from National Harbor's own Panda Tea House.
Phowheels DC: Banh Mi: Vietnamese sandwich, Tacos: Vietnamese style, Pho: Vietnamese beef noodle soup, eggrolls, shrimp chips, iced Thai tea, iced Vietnamese coffee.
Yume Asian: Onigiri
Food Fest
OTHER VENDORS:
Baz LLC: Baz woodworking specializes in Japanese inspired wood art creating customized chopsticks made from unique exotic woods from around the world. Their art focuses on exceptional quality and sustainability from puzzles to bookmarks.
Manjisart: Canvas artworks with acrylic mediums.
Jeneko in Japan: Retro Japanese video games, plushies, figures, and other collectibles imported directly from Japan.
Holy Cow Anime: Vintage Japanese anime and gaming products. Tshirts, plushies, figurines, totes, pillows, towels, gashapon, keychains, kigurami, board games, and more.
Naked Decor: Home accessories with Washington DC and Cherry Blossom themes. Items include tea towel, coasters, kitchenware, and more.
Origami Club: We sell handmade origami accessories, greeting cards, and other origami-inspired goods. We blend tradition and creativity to make origami both stylish and useful.
Black Lotus Art: Black Lotus Art is an independent artist who specializes in painting and digital art for clothing, skateboards and abstract canvases.
Anime USA: AnimeUSA is a nonprofit that promotes education of Japanese culture and entertainment. Stop by for flyers, tees, pins, pens and water bottles to promote their event in October.
Dykemint: Custom Anime and Japanese Culture Inspired Streetwear
Atelier Kanawa: Japanese kimonos
My Glow Sensei: Japanese skincare products like cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, lip balm, and bath salts. And Japanese kawaii products like plushies, mascot keychains, and stickers.
Prince Lala: Original, illustrative lo-fi prints in three sizes: 13x19, 9x13, and 8x11. Key chains, stickers, and a limited run of prints based on artist's original paintings.
Art by Sina
Meow Roayle
Nerd Elysium
8lucky forests
OtakuClan
Check back soon for additional merchants!
