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18 bucket list things to do in Montreal this May

Montreal in May is when the city wakes up from its winter hibernation to warmer weather, and there's an undeniable buzz in the air. In addition to the start of orange cone season, all of the park activities at Tams Tams or Picnik Électronik kick off alongside cultural events and outdoor festivals.

The month will see the unveiling of a historic downtown Montreal restaurant along with free reads from comic book shops across the city. So, there's no shortage of reasons to get out and explore the city.

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Montreal's Japan Week festival returns next month with sushi showdowns and a Shiba parade

Festival season in Montreal is well underway and returning to the culture and food scene is none other than Montreal's Japan Week.

From the creators of YATAI MTL comes the fourth annual Japan Week festival, which is bringing together more than 40 local businesses, made up of Montreal restaurants, stores and cafés to help you explore Japan without needing a passport.

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35 Montreal festivals coming to the city in 2024

Montreal is home to non-stop festivals and this year is certainly no exception. Known as the world capital of festivals, Montreal is gearing up for an exciting year with tons of food fests, music events and things to do in and around Montreal that are bound to make your 2024 a memorable one.

Whether you're in the mood to critique a new film, taste your way through the city or simply get lost in a trance at Montreal's many musical moments, there's a little bit of everything for everyone.

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Montreal's 'Japan Week' Culture & Food Festival Is Coming Back For 6 Days In Early May

From the creators of YATAI MTL comes the third annual Japan Week culture and food festival, which brings together more than 30 local businesses to invite Montrealers "to discover and enjoy Japan, without leaving their city."

This year's Japan Week is taking place from May 8 to 14 at 22 restaurants and 17 stores across Montreal. Japan Week is also hosting three "cultural activities," including a library of artwork and performances by Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian traditional Japanese rakugo storyteller.

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Montreal Is Getting A Ramen Fest This Fall & You Can Vote For The Best In the City

Start practicing your slurp. A ramen festival will take place across Montreal this fall. From October 11 to 16, Ramen Ramen will see participating restaurants serve up their best noodle and broth concoctions for Montrealers to try.

Customers can then vote for their favourite on the festival's Facebook page. The restaurant with the most votes will win the People's Choice Award. A jury of people who actually know what they're talking about will vote for their favourite too.

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The Montreal Mile End Outdoor Japanese Street Food Market Opens This Week

Japan Week and YATAI Montreal kick off the week of June 6. The weeklong festivities and promotions are a celebration of local Japanese culture, food, businesses and artists, culminating in the opening of a Japanese street food, goods and crafts market in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood.

Between June 6 and 12, Japan Week will highlight Montreal-area Japanese restaurants, businesses and products. A total of 35 participating eateries and shops in Montreal and on the South Shore are showcasing their best dishes and products.

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Montreal's Japanese Culture Festival Is Bringing A Huge Street Food Market To The Mile End

YATAI MTL and Japan Week are coming back to Montreal. The festivals, a celebration of Japanese culture, will showcase products and dishes from local businesses. There will even be a street food market.

During Japan Week, June 6 to 12, restaurants and stores across the Montreal area will present a "special Japanese street food menu and a diverse offering of Japanese products," according to a press release. Participating restaurants will offer items as diverse as karaage, ramen, gyoza, BBQ, takoyaki, corndogs, sour plum beer, Japanese cheesecakes, mochi, doroyaki, matcha ice cream, and bubble tea.

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Montreal's Mile End Will Host A Japanese Cultural Festival With Street Food & A Market

YATAI MTL, a festival of Japanese food and culture, is returning to Montreal's Mile End in its full form this June after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

The three-day event will feature street food vendors and a market in a neighbourhood park, according to a press release shared with MTL Blog. Visitors will also be able to participate in on-site activities and "cultural programs."

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Montreal Is Hosting A Corgi Party & There Will Be Fluffy Butts Galore

Attention party animals: on September 11 from 1 to 3 p.m., Montreal's corgis and their owners will be gathering in a downtown park for a special day of fun and fluffy butts.

Organizer YATAI MTL is launching the pooch party after successfully hosting a Shiba Inu gathering in June as part of Montreal's first-ever Japan Week celebrations.

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