Matsuri Food
Matsuri food is one of the best parts of any Japanese festival: smoky, noisy, and packed with colour and aroma. Walking down a street lined with yatai (food stalls) feels like stepping into a different sensory universe. Each stand has its own speciality, and while some stalls go for traditional festival classics like grilled squid on sticks, yakisoba noodles tossed on a teppan, or fresh kakigōri shaved ice drenched in syrup, others experiment with modern favourites, adding cheese, spice or fusion twists that draw curious queues.
