Successful Event! Jak Japan Matsuri 2024 Brings a Lot of Excitement

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese culture is quite popular in Indonesia. Its popularity has never faded over time. In fact, it continues to grow, especially among young people. From anime, manga, films, music, cosplay to traditional Japanese cuisine, many are loved in Indonesia. It's no wonder that every time there is an event related to Japanese culture, the enthusiasm of the visitors is immense. One of the most anticipated events is the Jak Japan Matsuri (JJM) 2024!

First held in Jakarta in 2009, JJM has become a collaborative event between the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia, The Japan Foundation, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, and the Indonesia-Japan Jabat Hati Foundation. Interestingly, this year's JJM has received support from the Danamon group, Adira Finance, Zurich Indonesia, Home Credit Indonesia, and MUFG.

Danamon, together with MUFG and its group of companies (Adira Finance, Home Credit Indonesia, Mandala Finance, Zurich Insurance Indonesia) and its strategic partners (Akulaku, Manulife, Grab) continues to commit to transforming as a financial group to become a trusted financial partner that is customer-oriented and always innovating, by providing comprehensive financial solutions to meet the needs of customers, shareholders, employees, and regulators, in order to grow and achieve financial goals together.

At JJM 2024, Danamon, Adira Finance, Zurich Indonesia, Home Credit Indonesia, and MUFG will be present to support Indonesia's long-term economic growth through strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Japan, by facilitating transactions and business cooperation between entities of both countries, while also introducing Japanese culture and "matsuri" or festivals.

No wonder JJM always successfully attracts the attention of visitors. Well, this year JJM comes with the theme "Exploring Japan" and will be held at the East Parking Plaza, GBK (Senayan Area) on September 14-15, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM WIB. With tickets priced at Rp50,000, visitors coming to JJM 2024 can experience a lot of excitement. Curious about what it's like? Here's a summary of the excitement!

1. Featuring Japanese-themed Entertainment and Special Performances by Top Indonesian Singers

The first excitement that visitors can enjoy at JJM 2024 is the entertainment stage featuring many special performances. The festive atmosphere is further enhanced as JJM 2024 brings many cool guest stars from both Japan and Indonesia, such as Serina, JAM HEAD, BATTEN GIRLS, DXTEEN, Fatin, JKT48, and many more. In the same area, visitors can also enjoy Japan Omikoshi, as well as various festivals or matsuri such as Yosakoi, Eisa, and Bon Odori!

2. Enjoying Various Japanese and Indonesian Culinary Delights to Your Heart's Content

In the midst of the excitement that can be enjoyed on the entertainment stage, visitors attending JJM 2024 can also experience culinary delights by trying various typical Japanese and Indonesian foods to their heart's content. There are Yoshinoya, Shikaku Resto, Ichiban Dorayaki, Hokben, Osaka Takoyaki, Nasi Goreng Cak Abas, RM Suroboyoan, Jakarta Special Cuisine, Es Jeruk Enteng Jodoh, and many more. It’s no wonder that visitors are happy to linger and enjoy the excitement of JJM 2024, as there are many culinary booths available in the area, making it easy to find food and drinks when they come.

3. Join in Cosplay, Workshops, Sports, and Other Japanese-Indonesian Cultural Events!

The excitement of JJM 2024 is even more felt as it becomes a venue for fans of Japanese culture in Indonesia to express their hobbies. There are sports events and cosplay that the Indonesian public can participate in. Additionally, there are workshops and unique Japanese cultural events to join. Not only that, visitors are also treated to authentic Indonesian and Betawi cultural events.

Thanks to the various excitement and festivities presented, visitors are truly amazed and impressed, as JJM 2024 is capable of providing a Japanese festival or matsuri experience just like in the original country. After the fun, visitors go home feeling happy while shopping for various merchandise at the booths provided.

That’s the excitement of JJM 2024, which took place over 2 days on September 14-15, 2024, at the East Parking Plaza, GBK, Jakarta yesterday. Were you one of those who attended the event? See you at the next JJM!

(kly/tmi)