Aki no Tabi 秋の旅 | Hangout together at Japanese Fall Festival
This event is just for hanging out together while checking out the festival and making new friends! :)
You can check out the official festival page here: https://jccc.on.ca/event/2026/11/aki-no-tabi
What to Expect
Welcome to the Japan x Korea x Canada Travel Club! 😃
Join us for a group outing to Aki no Tabi (秋の旅 / Autumn Journey) at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre!
Inspired by the nostalgic charm of autumn in Japan transitioning into winter, this seasonal event brings together Japanese and Japanese Canadian culture through food, crafts, live music, and community connections. It's a fantastic chance to wander the market, sample delicious foods, chat about upcoming travel plans, and make new local friends.
Who is this for?
Anyone who loves Japanese/Korean language, culture, and travel.
Torontonians who want to make new and awesome friends! 😎🫰
Japanese and Korean expats, students, or newcomers in Toronto who want to meet locals and build a lasting community.
Your English does not have to be perfect to attend. This is a safe space to practice languages as well.
What’s Happening at the Festival
Feast Alley: Food vendors serving up seasonal bites and treats (featuring Kingyo, Shōnan, Dantes, Knot Bakery, JCCC Kissa & Bar, and more!).
Autumn Market: Over 15 local artisan vendors featuring stationery, ceramics, illustration prints, and tea (Paper Plus Cloth, Kawagiri Tea, Elaine Draws, etc.).
Artisans' Town: Interactive hands-on booths (clay parfait building, mini flower wreaths, omikuji fortune slips, button making, and paracord crafts).
Live Music & Culture: Enjoy live music performances by Spare Bedroom and explore ongoing exhibitions in the heritage court and museum galleries.
How We'll Meet & Hang Out
We’ll meet up at 3:30 PM in the main entrance area to do introductions and start exploring together.
We’ll explore the market, grab bites at Feast Alley, and check out the interactive booths together.
If the group is too big, we will break into casual smaller walking groups and designate meeting points and times :)
Feel free to stay as long as you like! Event runs until 7pm.
Practical Details
Cost: The very small fee collected for this event is to ensure we know exactly which members to expect, and this alsol helps us cover some logistical costs of running the community.
Food, artisan items, workshops, and activities at the festival have separate fees of their own.
RSVP: Please RSVP so we know to look out for you at the entrance!
If your plans change, just update your status. Refunds will be issued up to 48 hours in advance or if the event is cancelled.
Transit & Parking: The JCCC is accessible by TTC. On-site parking is also available (but it may get full easily).
Come soak in the cozy autumn atmosphere, grab some great food, and share travel stories with the group. Excited to see you there!
About Your Host
Hi! I’m Zeal, a Toronto local with a deep passion for Japanese and Korean cultures and travel. I’ve explored 18+ prefectures across Japan—from quiet rural towns and hidden ryokans to bustling city backstreets—alongside trips through South Korea.
Outside of organizing this group, I run EnMusubi Journeys, a small Toronto-based travel design studio where I help people curate unhurried, off-the-beaten-path travel blueprints. I started this community because I love building genuine, lasting connections, sharing real stories over good food/coffee, and bringing together a tight-knit community of locals, travelers, and newcomers from Japan and Korea.