09.–11. October 2026 · KOMPLEX Berlin
Three days.
Everything at a glance.
Three days of ramen, street food, music and Japanese culture. Start with your first bowl, catch a performance, explore the Crafts Market or learn something new in a workshop. On Saturday, stay for a dance. Here you’ll find the stage and workshop programme, plus all the stalls and exhibitors for your festival weekend.
KOMPLEX Berlin · Modersohnstraße 35–45 · 10245 Berlin
Friday · 09. October
16:00–24:00
Opening Night: your first bowl, a wander around the festival and an evening of Japanese gaming music and DJ sets.
| Time | Area | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00–21:00 | Nijikai Live Stage | Teshi’s Fine HourJapanese Gaming Nostalgia · Listening & Talking Session |
| from 21:15 | Nijikai Live Stage | Teshi x kidkanevilB2B DJ Set |
Saturday · 10. October
11:00–02:00 (Sunday)
Time for the full programme: performances, workshops, live music and our Nijikai Club from 21:30. Evening Ticket entry from 18:00.
| Time | Area | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00–12:30 | Matsuri Stage | KenshinkaiKendo & Iaido – Japanese martial arts |
| 12:00–12:45 | Workshop Area | FuroshikiFully bookedThe Japanese art of wrapping with Wakiya |
| 12:45–13:30 | Matsuri Stage | Sun Noodle Slurping Contest KidsA slurping contest for young ramen fans |
| 13:15–14:00 | Workshop Area | Draw Your Favorite Japanese Food!Food art with Hiromi Moriya |
| 13:45–14:15 | Matsuri Stage | KamishibaiJapanese paper theatre with Yusuke Yamasaki |
| 14:30–15:00 | Matsuri Stage | HayatonnuContemporary Dance |
| 14:30–15:15 | Workshop Area | Tama Matcha WorkshopPrepare and taste matcha |
| 15:15–16:00 | Matsuri Stage | Bodypoet KazumaRamen Interpretation Dance |
| 15:45–16:30 | Workshop Area | Sake Discovery: 3 Styles + a Mystery PourSake tasting with Japan Sake Imports |
| 16:15–16:45 | Matsuri Stage | Mai-Ogi 舞扇Japanese fan dance with Yuko Matsuyama |
| 17:00–17:45 | Matsuri Stage | Sun Noodle Slurping Contest AdultsA slurping contest for adults |
| 17:00–17:45 | Workshop Area | Kimchi & Fermentation Workshop + TastingWith Flavor Focus Lab |
| 18:00–19:00 | Matsuri Stage | Ramen Pub QuizHow well do you know your bowl? |
| 18:15–19:15 | Workshop Area | Serious Homemade Ramen WorkshopFully bookedWith Roman Burkart / romanramen |
| 19:00–19:45 | Nijikai Live Stage | Nilo x HayatonnuCity Pop meets Dance |
| 20:30–21:15 | Nijikai Live Stage | Nobutaka ShomuraSound, Performance & Movement |
| from 21:30 | Nijikai Live & Club | Nijikai Club: Japan Takeover DJsTeshi · NOB · Maurizio Iannuzzi · Kayuka · Hisashi |
Sunday · 11. October
11:00–21:00
Another bowl, another discovery. Plus a full daytime programme and three live sets to close the festival.
| Time | Area | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00–12:30 | Matsuri Stage | KenshinkaiKendo & Iaido – Japanese martial arts |
| 12:00–12:45 | Workshop Area | FuroshikiThe Japanese art of wrapping with Wakiya |
| 12:45–13:30 | Matsuri Stage | Sun Noodle Slurping Contest KidsA slurping contest for young ramen fans |
| 13:15–14:00 | Workshop Area | Draw Your Favorite Japanese Food!Food art with Hiromi Moriya |
| 13:45–14:15 | Matsuri Stage | KamishibaiJapanese paper theatre with Yusuke Yamasaki |
| 14:30–15:00 | Matsuri Stage | HayatonnuContemporary Dance |
| 14:30–15:15 | Workshop Area | Tama Matcha WorkshopPrepare and taste matcha |
| 15:15–16:00 | Matsuri Stage | Bodypoet KazumaRamen Interpretation Dance |
| 15:45–16:30 | Workshop Area | Sake Discovery: 3 Styles + a Mystery PourSake tasting with Japan Sake Imports |
| 16:15–16:45 | Matsuri Stage | Mai-Ogi 舞扇Japanese fan dance with Yuko Matsuyama |
| 17:00–17:45 | Nijikai Live Stage | ShinkawasakiSound & Vision |
| 17:00–17:45 | Matsuri Stage | Sun Noodle Slurping Contest AdultsA slurping contest for adults |
| 17:00–17:45 | Workshop Area | Kimchi & Fermentation Workshop + TastingWith Flavor Focus Lab |
| 18:00–19:00 | Matsuri Stage | Ramen Pub QuizHow well do you know your bowl? |
| 18:15–19:15 | Workshop Area | Serious Homemade Ramen WorkshopFully bookedWith Roman Burkart / romanramen |
| 18:45–19:30 | Nijikai Live Stage | Nanaco ViolinJazz-Funk & Improvisation |
| 20:00–21:00 | Nijikai Live Stage | Akiko Grabein QuartetJazz · Latin · Funk |
Ramen
Eleven stalls, eleven distinct styles. Pick your next bowl.
- R1IPPAI NO RAMEN
Tonkotsu Ramen
- R2TAKUMI NINE TONKOTSU
Black Tonkotsu Ramen
- R3SORI RAMEN
Shoyu Paitan Ramen
- R4SARU SARU RAMEN
Creamy Vegan Peanut Miso Ramen · optional Ajitama
- R5SHIBUYA RAMEN
Shoyumeister Ramen
- R6FUKAGAWA RAMEN
Shoyu · Shoyu Truffle · Miso Vegan Ramen
- R7COCOLO RAMEN
Sapporo Miso Ramen
- R8MEN IMPOSSIBLE
Amaze Men – Soupless Ramen / Mazesoba
- R9BERLIN RAMEN SOCIETY
TanTanMen · Vegan TanTanMen · gluten-free noodles available
- R10KABUKI WAGYU RESTAURANT
Wagyu Ramen
- R11RAMEN BONES
Niboshi Rich Pork Ramen
Street food
Sweet, savoury and always room for another stop.
- S1KASUTEIRA
Matcha Desserts
- S2MOMO MOCHI DONUT
Mochi Donuts · assorted flavours
- S390 DEGREE C BUBBLE TEA
Iced Tea · Milk Tea · Fruit Tea · Boba & Toppings
- S4MOMIJI + AMAMI
Matcha / Salted Butter Dorayaki · Dry Aged Sake Ice Cream & Yuzu Lemon
- S5OSAKA COOKING
Yakisoba · Chicken · Veggie · Vegan
- S6SAMURAI SPOON
Okonomiyaki
- S7TOCTOC
Taiyaki · Korokke · Bao Burger
- S8MUSUBI
Onigiri · Dango-Mochi
- S9GYOZA / ROLLS BERLIN
Chicken Gyoza · Vegan Gyoza
- S10TAKOYAKI
Takoyaki
- S11TAMA MATCHA
Pure Matcha · Matcha Latte · Berry Matcha Latte
Crafts Market
Art, crafts and finds in Hall C. Meet the makers and take a little piece of the festival home.
- C1HANABUSA STUDIO
Tattoo
- C2KATOY STICKEREI
- C3ITO EN
- C4WASHI LIEBE
- C5KANAKO CHOPSTICKS
- C6CUSTOM CHALKBOARD
- C7JAPONICA GRAPHIC
- C8MOKUME BERLIN
- C9A&E ERLEBNIS:REISEN
- C10EIGHT’S CHILI
- C11TODOKI
- C12ROOMLIGHT STUDIO / OPTIK FUJIYAMA
Roomlight Studio: Friday · Optik Fujiyama: Sunday
- C13WAKIYA
Furoshiki
- C14UCHIA KIMONO
- C15CARD STATION
- C16SMOCHI
- C17YUUNIWA
- C18REIGEN SAKE
- C19OUR SAKE CLUB
- C20MINATO YUZU APERITIVO
- C21KANOA TEA
- C22DESHOSHIBARI
Live Manga Portraits
- C23MYCONBINI
- C24HANSAKIMONO
Stall numbers match the festival map. Menu and exhibitor details are taken from the festival map.
Between bowls: more to explore.
There’s plenty to see, hear and try beyond the stages, too. Take your time and explore the festival.
- Ramen & Street food
From your next favourite bowl to sweet and savoury snacks. - Crafts Market
Independent makers, ceramics, art and handmade finds. - Film Lounge
Japanese cinema and a pause between discoveries. - Art Gallery
Art and a listening space, curated by Ikii. - Karaoke
Pick your favourite song, grab the mic and sing together. - Kids Corner
Crafts, games and creative activities for our youngest guests. - Education Corner
Ramen history, regions, ingredients and the many varieties of noodles. - Tattoo Pop-Up
A memory that lasts beyond the weekend. - Chill Lounge
A place to sit, catch your breath and take a break. - Sake & Spirits
Explore Japanese drinking culture.
Individual areas have their own opening hours. Please check the signs on site.