Heading to Japan Matsuri 2026 at London’s Trafalgar Square? Let your Pikmin tag along! Whether you’re wandering the festival grounds in person or joining in from somewhere else in the world, there will be special ways to enjoy the day with Pikmin Bloom. Stop by the Nintendo booth to find a Special Spot, or join a Party Walk with fellow users from around the globe. Read on for details!
About Japan Matsuri
Japan Matsuri is a much-loved annual festival celebrating Japanese culture and food in the UK. Taking place in London’s Trafalgar Square, the festival brings together Londoners, the Japanese community, families, and visitors to enjoy Japanese food, cultural experiences, live performances, and more. Japan Matsuri has been held annually since 2009 and celebrates the long-standing connections between Japan and the UK.
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 10:00 - 20:00 BST
Venue: Trafalgar Square (London, UK)
Organizer: The Japan Society
In-app Event Details
Special Spot at the Nintendo Stand
Visit the Nintendo booth at Japan Matsuri to find a Special Spot, and swipe it down to receive a Gold Seedling that grows into a Red Photo Button Badge Decor Pikmin and a postcard.
＊Only one Gold Seedling can be obtained per user throughout the event.
＊The color of the Pikmin is fixed and will always be Red.
Party Walk
Join this special Party Walk and walk together with Pikmin Bloom users from around the world!
Period: September 28, 2026, at 00:30 – October 7, 2026, at 23:30 BST
You can join the Party Walk from anywhere in the world by either scanning the QR code below or tapping this link.
Players participating in the Party Walk can also receive a Pikmin-themed gift, such as a smartphone lanyard or other items, at the Nintendo stall during Japan Matsuri by showing their Party Walk participation screen.
＊Only one gift per participant.
＊Gifts available while supplies last.
＊You must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
*The event is subject to change or cancellation without notice due to weather conditions or other reasons.
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