What is Matsuri?

Matsuri is a modern pop culture festival for all ages. The goal of the festival is to promote popular subcultures among young people, including anime, manga, modern Japanese fashion, K-pop, esports, cosplay, and to introduce traditional Japanese culture through various activities.

The festival has been held in Georgia since 2015 with the support of the Japanese Language and Culture Center.
Tickets can be purchased annually on Biletebi.ge.

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Yes, there will be changing rooms at the festival where you can put on your cosplay costume. However, these rooms are only available for cosplay competition participants.

A cosplay competition participant needs to purchase a festival ticket. However, upon arrival, you will also receive a special pass that allows you to use an air-conditioned room.

The winners in the nominations will be awarded cash prizes and will receive a commemorative trophy.

There will definitely be photographers and videographers at the festival. You can approach them and get captured on camera if you wish. The festival’s video and photo files will be uploaded to the archive section of the festival’s website.

For additional questions, please contact us via email at: info@japan.ge

Please note that it takes an average of 1-7 business days to receive a response.

Yes, you are allowed to attend our festival in cosplay outfit!  Although, please be aware that, If you haven’t registered for the competition in advance, you won’t be able to participate, but you’ll still have a great time and make many new friends!

Only cosplay contest participants are allowed to  place their items in special bags and leave them in the changing room. Please do not leave valuable items or your phone. Festival Organizers don’t take any responsibilities on lost items!

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