Japan Fes will have 33 events through Nov. 9 all over the city.

The concept quickly caught on, drawing 1,000 vendors and 300,000 visitors annually.

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Crowds of people on the street at JAPAN Fes

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“Often, this includes vendors flying in from Japan for special events.”

The last scheduled event of the season will be on Nov. 9 in the East Village.

Each week draws about 15,000 visitors, with the average price of food items being $12.25.

A plate of Japanese food from JAPANfes and a drink from Whistle + Fizz

From left: Susmita Baral/Travel + Leisure; Chantal Khoury (NYC Media)/Courtesy of Whistle + Fizz

The festival is a destination for locals and tourists alike.

“Japan Fes can be a quick stop or a fun destination for your day,” said Poon.