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Salsa Street 2025 - Ueno de Bueno

The Caribbean Latin America Street Executive Committee, led by Junichiro Mori from Meguro, Tokyo, is excited to announce the Salsa Street 2025 - Ueno de Bueno event happening on October 4th and 5th at the Fountain Square in Ueno Park, Tokyo. This year marks an important milestone as it is the 10th anniversary of Salsa Street, with Ueno Park serving as the thrilling third venue.

Celebrating the rich and diverse culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, Salsa Street embodies the concept of salsa, which translates to sauce in English. Just as salsa is a mixture of various ingredients like vegetables, fruits, and spices, this festival promotes cross-cultural interconnections among people of all nationalities, ages, and genders through vibrant food, dance, and music.

Food & Drink Extravaganza

Event-goers can look forward to a spectacular selection of over 54 booths, featuring 40 food and drink stalls and 14 specialty shops. The tantalizing lineup includes:

• - Tacos
• - Cuban sandwiches
• - Anticuchos
• - Chorizo sandwiches
• - Lomo Saltado
• - Empanadas
• - Jerk chicken
• - Churrasco
• - Paella
• - Patacones
• - Mojitos
• - Caipirinhas
• - Craft beers
• - Premium tequila and mezcal
• - Pisco

Here is a sampling of the culinary delights awaiting you:

1. PINK MOJITO - A must-try refreshing drink featuring expert craftsmanship.
2. PERUVIAN CUISINE ALDO - Renowned for its Anticuchos, perfect for meat lovers.
3. hola! TACOS - Offers authentic homemade tacos crafted from freshly made corn tortillas.
4. Bondy Foodtruck - Serves up tasty Chorizo sandwiches with unique sauces.
5. Dobe-Dobe-Do - Mexican steak that will leave you asking for more.
6. Blanca Shokudo - Sample their Caribbean spice chicken paired with exquisite drinks.

Beyond food, guests will have the chance to explore vibrant shops showcasing colorful handmade crafts from Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Africa, Thailand, and India. Some highlights include beautiful woven goods and unique artisanal products that embody the spirit of cultural exchange.

Entertainment Lineup

The festival will feature an exciting stage program full of upbeat, lively music that will inspire everyone to dance! Here’s a sneak peek at the artist lineup:

October 4th (Saturday)

• - 16:00: Nippori Domingo (Salsa Live)
• - 17:30: Latin Samurai with Swing Samurai

October 5th (Sunday)

• - 12:00: Natalia D
• - 17:15: La Pasión de Japón

The charismatic Latin Samurai will serve as the event MC, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere throughout the festival.

With 2025 marking the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and five Central American countries, the event is part of the Japan-Central America Exchange Year, with goals to deepen cultural exchanges supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Join us in this grand celebration of diversity and community at Salsa Street 2025!

Practical Information

Event Dates: October 4 & 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Fountain Square, Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan (5 minutes walk from JR Ueno Station)
Admission: Free
Organizer: Caribbean Latin America Street Executive Committee
Website: Salsa Street

Don’t miss out on this vibrant festival filled with colorful culture, delicious food, and exhilarating performances! See you at Salsa Street 2025!