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The 18th Brazil Festival & Latin in Tokyo 2025

Get ready for a colorful celebration as the "18th Brazil Festival & Latin (Festival Brasil & Latino 2025)" is set to take place on July 19-20, 2025, at Yoyogi Park Event Square in Tokyo!
This exciting event features a rich tapestry of music and dance, including sizzling samba, folk forró, and lively Latin jazz, enveloping Yoyogi in the exhilarating rhythms of summer. Best of all, entrance is free!

Savory Delights: Food Booths

Indulge in authentic Brazilian and Latin American flavors without leaving Japan! Savor exquisite local dishes such as churrasco (Brazilian barbecue), feijoada (black bean stew), and the trendiest açaí bowls. Don't miss out on the featuring drinks like the refreshing Caipirinha, served with a twist as the Açaí Caipirinha!

Market & Services Booths

From stylish apparel and unique crafts to cosmetics and lifestyle support services, the market area showcases products directly from Brazil and Latin cultures! Companies and organizations aimed at the Brazilian community in Japan will also be represented. Moreover, attention will be drawn to soccer events and live performances on the street! Look out for exclusive T-shirts available only at the Brazil Festival & Latin, in collaboration with ATHLETA, featuring items not available anywhere else!

Admission is free! It's a welcoming festival for families and friends, allowing everyone to join in on the fun.

On-Stage Spectacles

The stage program kicks off at 11:00 am on both days! A showcase of vibrant bands, captivating dance shows, and electrifying samba performances awaits. The headlining artists include Kazufumi Miyazawa on Saturday and Armandinho Macêdo on Sunday! Expect to see talented Brazilian bands, Latin ensembles, and Japanese groups join the lineup, with appearance from teams featured in the Asakusa Samba Carnival!

Featured Artists

• - Kazufumi Miyazawa: A renowned singer, actor, and poet, Miyazawa is known for his impactful work with bands like THE BOOM and GANGA ZUMBA. He possesses substantial experience performing in Brazil and has released fourteen CDs with THE BOOM, six solo albums, and two with GANGA ZUMBA. His song “Shima Uta,” inspired by Okinawa, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022.

• - Armandinho Macêdo: The son of Ozmar Macêdo, the co-creator of Brazil's iconic tri-electric trio, Armandinho's noteworthy band won the Best Latin Rock / Urban Alternative at the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards. His band was celebrated during a milestone 40th anniversary concert with over 4,500 attendees at the Castro Alves Theatre.

The Ever-Popular Capoeira Show

No Brazil Festival & Latin is complete without the dynamic Capoeira show! This year, attendees can participate in workshops that welcome feedback! Recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, Capoeira will also continue to dazzle on stage, delivered by the Capoeira Tempo group.

Schedule for the Capoeira Show

• - July 19 (Sat)

- 11:30: Cordão de Contas
- 12:30: Angola Perolinho
- 13:00 ~ 13:40: Capoeira Gerais
- 15:00: Capoeira Tempo

• - July 20 (Sun)

- 13:00: Samurai Capoeira
- 13:30: Capoeira Angola Tokyo
- 14:30: Capoeira Batuque
- 15:30: Capoeira Regional
- 16:10: Capoeira Narahari
- 16:50: Capoeira Tempo

Stage Program Details

Please note that the schedule may change.
July 19 (Sat)
- 11:40-12:05: Leo Nakayama & Band BR38
- 12:10-12:30: Liberdade [Asakusa Samba]
- 12:35-12:50: Nova Era
- 13:00-13:30: Opening Ceremony (May Kotohira / Harp, Roberto de Candido / Tenor)
- 13:35-13:55: Flor de Matsudo Seireja [Asakusa Samba]
- 14:00-14:15: Yoshihisa Ogawa
- 14:30-15:10: Mixto Quente
- 15:15-15:30: Juan Gida & Diana
- 15:35-15:55: Regueria [Asakusa Samba]
- 15:55-16:20: Samba Parade
- 16:20-16:50: Moises Zamora & The Funk Machine
- 17:05-17:35: Marcia Cordeiro
- 17:50-18:20: Marcelo Kimura Quartet
- 18:20-18:50: Samba Parade
- 18:50-19:55: Kazufumi Miyazawa

July 20 (Sun)
- 11:40-11:55: Rams [Asakusa Samba]
- 12:00-12:25: Samba de Primeira
- 12:35-13:00: Bonyushu
- 13:05-13:25: Uniao dos Amadores [Asakusa Samba]
- 13:30-13:45: Luis Silva & Suzi Vivian
- 13:50-14:05: Sonia Hayashi
- 14:10-14:30: Nakamise Bar Barros [Asakusa Samba]
- 14:40-15:10: Campos Novos & Paulista
- 15:20-15:50: Daph
- 15:50-16:10: Samba Parade
- 16:10-16:40: NeoG & Rapha & Banda
- 16:55-17:25: Quilombo
- 17:50-18:55: Armandinho Macêdo & Banda Guests: Bloco Bahavento, Marianjela, Sonia Hayashi, and percussion duo Hideki & Tora.

Event Information

• - Dates: July 19th (Saturday) & 20th (Sunday), from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day
• - Location: Yoyogi Park Event Square
• - Admission: Free
• - Organizer: Brazil Chamber of Commerce in Japan
• - Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
• - Sponsors: Mitsui & Co., Otsuka Corporation, Ajinomoto, Bank of Brazil, Imai, Arai Shoji (Guarana Antarctica), Ceará Japan, Taiyo Corporation, ATHLETA, Kowa, WEG, Brastel, Alpha Intel
• - Website: festivalbrasil.jp
• - Instagram: @festival.brasil

Prepare for a fantastic cultural experience filled with songs, dances, culinary treasures, and pure joy at the 18th Brazil Festival & Latin!