Release Your Wishes in the Tokyo Sky. Shiba Park Transforms into a "Feverish Taiwan Night Market" for 10 Days. 'Yatai Taiwan Festival 2026' to be Held, Captivating All Five Senses!
The 'Yatai Taiwan Festival 2026,' a 10-day event replicating an authentic Taiwanese night market, will be held in Shiba Park, Tokyo, from May 15 to 24, 2026. The festival aims to engage all five senses with exquisite gourmet food, sky lanterns, and a giant Taiwanese dragon, offering an extraordinary experience.
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The event 'Yatai Taiwan Festival 2026 ~Gather! The Ultimate Street Food~', which completely recreates an authentic Taiwanese night market in the heart of Tokyo, will be held for 10 days from May 15 (Friday) to May 24 (Sunday), 2026, at Tokyo Metropolitan Shiba Park Area 4 (in front of Onarimon Station).
This year's theme is "Feverish Taiwan Experienced with All Five Senses."
Step inside, and you'll find yourself in a vibrant Taiwanese night market. Amidst a photogenic space lined with countless lanterns, we deliver an extraordinary experience that will thrill your mind and body, from exquisite gourmet food to a fantastical sky lantern experience.
## Five Thrilling Experiences that Stimulate the Five Senses
This event is not just a food festival. We have prepared features designed to satisfy all five senses of our visitors, allowing them to feel as if they've wandered into a Taiwanese night market.
### Sight
At the entrance, a magnificent giant Taiwanese dragon awaits. The glow of countless red lanterns filling the venue and the 100 sky lanterns rising into the night sky on specific days create a fantastical scene enveloped in light. Furthermore, a powerful "Giant Taiwanese Dragon" will appear inside the venue! It's an overwhelmingly grand scale that will make you want to take pictures, definitely Instagram-worthy, welcoming everyone.
### Smell
An enticing aroma of authentic Taiwanese spices that whets the appetite. Stepping into the venue, you'll be greeted by the fragrant steam of authentic street food like Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice) with star anise spice, and savory, freshly baked Gua Bao (pork belly buns). Take one step, and you're already in a Taiwanese night market. The rising steam and the scent of spices will transport you to a foreign land.
### Hearing
Thrilling stage live performances and delicious sounds that stimulate the appetite. The venue will host passionate live stage performances by Taiwanese artists! Authentic music will bring the festival's excitement to its peak. Furthermore, the lively hustle and bustle fills the entire venue, including the crisp "crunch!" sound when biting into a Da Ji Pai (Taiwanese fried chicken).
### Taste
From classics to the latest trends! A grand collection of ultimate exquisite street food. Authentic foods abound to fill your stomach, such as the exquisitely spicy Taiwanese Mapo Tofu, rich and flavorful Hong Shao Niu Rou Mian (braised beef noodles), and aromatic Oyster Omelets. You can fully enjoy authentic flavors, including delightful Taiwanese shaved ice and tapioca milk tea for dessert.
### Touch
Warmth of "Hand-held Lanterns" and nostalgic night market games. As a special gift for all visitors, we present "hand-held lanterns." Experience the immersive feeling of walking around with your own light. Additionally, you can experience traditional Taiwanese night market games.
This year's theme is "Feverish Taiwan Experienced with All Five Senses."
Step inside, and you'll find yourself in a vibrant Taiwanese night market. Amidst a photogenic space lined with countless lanterns, we deliver an extraordinary experience that will thrill your mind and body, from exquisite gourmet food to a fantastical sky lantern experience.
## Five Thrilling Experiences that Stimulate the Five Senses
This event is not just a food festival. We have prepared features designed to satisfy all five senses of our visitors, allowing them to feel as if they've wandered into a Taiwanese night market.
### Sight
At the entrance, a magnificent giant Taiwanese dragon awaits. The glow of countless red lanterns filling the venue and the 100 sky lanterns rising into the night sky on specific days create a fantastical scene enveloped in light. Furthermore, a powerful "Giant Taiwanese Dragon" will appear inside the venue! It's an overwhelmingly grand scale that will make you want to take pictures, definitely Instagram-worthy, welcoming everyone.
### Smell
An enticing aroma of authentic Taiwanese spices that whets the appetite. Stepping into the venue, you'll be greeted by the fragrant steam of authentic street food like Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice) with star anise spice, and savory, freshly baked Gua Bao (pork belly buns). Take one step, and you're already in a Taiwanese night market. The rising steam and the scent of spices will transport you to a foreign land.
### Hearing
Thrilling stage live performances and delicious sounds that stimulate the appetite. The venue will host passionate live stage performances by Taiwanese artists! Authentic music will bring the festival's excitement to its peak. Furthermore, the lively hustle and bustle fills the entire venue, including the crisp "crunch!" sound when biting into a Da Ji Pai (Taiwanese fried chicken).
### Taste
From classics to the latest trends! A grand collection of ultimate exquisite street food. Authentic foods abound to fill your stomach, such as the exquisitely spicy Taiwanese Mapo Tofu, rich and flavorful Hong Shao Niu Rou Mian (braised beef noodles), and aromatic Oyster Omelets. You can fully enjoy authentic flavors, including delightful Taiwanese shaved ice and tapioca milk tea for dessert.
### Touch
Warmth of "Hand-held Lanterns" and nostalgic night market games. As a special gift for all visitors, we present "hand-held lanterns." Experience the immersive feeling of walking around with your own light. Additionally, you can experience traditional Taiwanese night market games.