Cheese Festa (チーズフェスタ)

What Happens

Japan's cheese makers and importers set up tasting and sales counters, so you can compare Japanese and imported cheese and buy what you like; which cheeses are out to taste changes through the day. The main stage has recipe demonstrations from cheese companies and embassies and talks with guests. In 2026 the cookery writer Megumi Fujii, known from NHK's Kyou no Ryouri, presents cheese dishes, and there is a bread and cheese pairing corner and a first appearance for Turkish cheese in Japan.

A display of Japanese artisan cheese, chosen with the Japan Cheese Association from more than 370 workshops, shows contest winners from around the country. The winners of the 15th Chee-1 Grand Prix recipe contest are announced on 11 November. Money from the cheese sales goes to the Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Background

The cheese industry bodies behind the festival, the Cheese Promotion Council and the Japan Imported Cheese Promotion Association, named 11 November Cheese Day and November Cheese Month. 2026 is the 33rd Cheese Festa. Any changes or a cancellation are posted on the official site.

Getting There

EBiS 303 is at 1-20-8 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, about three minutes on foot from the east exit of JR Ebisu Station, or four minutes from exit 1 of Ebisu Station on the Hibiya subway line.

For buying cheese on other days, see Tokyo cheese shops.