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Put Your Brand in Front of Vancouver’s Japan-Loving Community

Become a Japan Market Vancouver Sponsor

Looking for a unique way to get your brand in front of a highly engaged, culturally curious audience?

Japan Market Vancouver connects businesses with thousands of enthusiastic attendees who value quality, creativity, authenticity, and community.

Founded by two local women with a shared passion for Japanese culture, craftsmanship, and food, Japan Market has grown from a heartfelt idea into a vibrant Vancouver event featuring local makers, artisans, food vendors, cultural experiences, and Japanese-inspired businesses.

We invite businesses and organizations to partner with us and put their brand at the centre of the experience.

Why Sponsor Japan Market?

Your sponsorship puts your business directly in front of an audience that is actively discovering, shopping, dining, and engaging with the brands around them.

Sponsorship packages start at just $500 and can include:

  • High-visibility brand placement at the event
  • On-site signage and sponsor recognition
  • Social media exposure to our growing community
  • Featured inclusion in event marketing materials
  • Opportunities to engage directly with thousands of attendees (Silver and up)
  • Association with a unique, community-driven cultural event

More Than Exposure — Build Connections

Japan Market isn’t just another event. It’s an opportunity to introduce your brand to people who are genuinely interested in discovering something new.

Whether you’re a local business, retailer, restaurant, service provider, financial institution, tourism organization, or consumer brand, Japan Market offers a memorable way to connect with Vancouver’s community of culture lovers and engaged consumers.

As a proudly self-funded community initiative, every sponsor makes a meaningful contribution to helping us grow the market and create even more opportunities for local businesses, artists, makers, and cultural organizations.

Ready to Get Your Brand Seen?

Join Japan Market Vancouver as a sponsor and connect your brand with a passionate, engaged audience.

Sponsorship opportunities start at $500.

Let’s create a partnership that puts your brand where the community is — in the heart of the experience.

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Reach

Reach over 8,000 visitors at each of four markets each year, and 150,000 people through social media channels, and over 8000 email subscribers.

Audience

Get exposure to young adults and families interested in Japanese culture. Japan Market shoppers are 60% women, and 50% between the age of 25 and 55.

Maximize Your Brand Exposure and Connect with Highly Engaged Customers

150,000+

Reach Through Social

8,000

Attendees

10.4K

Instagram Followers

65,000+

Website Visitors Each Year

Four Sponsorship Packages

This is a great opportunity for organizations to showcase their products and services to a focused, highly engaged audience that values quality, culture, and community connection, right in the center of downtown Vancouver at Robson Square.

BRONZE

$500

/ per event

  • One banner during the event
  • Post on Instagram and Facebook one time*
  • Posters (with QR code) can be posted at the event
  • Listing on our website as a sponsor and a link to your website
  • 6 free tickets to the market

SILVER

$1,000

/ per event

  • Up to 4 banners during the event
  • Post on Instagram and Facebook up to two times* (the frequency will depend on the timing of sponsorship application)
  • Posters (with QR code) can be posted at the event
  • Listing on our website as a sponsor and a link to your website
  • Listing in our email newsletter with a link to your website
  • 6 free tickets to visit the market
  • 1 table and 2 chairs at the event
  • Free lunch for up to 4 people

GOLD

$2,000

/ per event

  • Up to 4 banners can be displayed during the event
  • Post on Instagram and Facebook up to four times* (the frequency will depend on the timing of sponsorship application)
  • Posters (with QR code) can be posted at the event
  • Listing on our website as a sponsor and a link to your website
  • Listing in our email newsletter with a link to your website
  • 10 free tickets to visit the market
  • 2 tables and 2 chairs at the event at a premium location
  • 100 watts of electricity, if needed at the event
  • Premium social media posts
  • Free lunch for up to 6 people

PLATINUM

$5,000

/ per event

  • Up to 8 banners/flags can be displayed during the event
  • Post on Instagram and Facebook up to  six times* (the frequency will depend on the timing of sponsorship application)
  • Posters (with QR code) can be posted at the event
  • Listing on our website as a sponsor and a link to your website
  • Listing in our email newsletter with a link to your website
  • 16 free tickets to visit the market
  • 2 tables and 4 chairs at the event at a premium location
  • 100 watts of electricity, if needed at the event
  • Premium social media posts
  • Free lunch for up to 8 people

PRIZE SPONSOR

$200

/ per event

  • Merchandise or gift card worth $200+ towards giveaway or raffle prizes
  • Post on Instagram and Facebook
  • Listing on our website
  • 4 free tickets
  • Sponsor announcement at the event
Apply for Sponsorship Opportunities

Our Amazing Sponsors

Our sponsors help to make the markets possible and support the activities of Japan Market.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association

DVBIA represents 8,000 business and property owners in the central 90-block area of Vancouver’s downtown core. Downtown Vancouver is the regional heart of culture and commerce, delivering an incomparable urban experience that is inclusive, safe and inspiring.

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

PRIZE SPONSOR

TELUS

When you choose TELUS, you’re connected to our world-leading mobile network, supported by best-in-class customer service and helping to connect Canadians in need.

Sakura Media

Located in Metrotown, Sakura Media has been bringing in authentic products from your favourite manga and anime since 1998!

MEDIA PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS

Contact us

Please email yuko@japanmarket.ca to learn more about sponsorship or apply by submitting this form.

Social media posts*

Sponsors will provide images and writeups for Instagram and Facebook posts. Post can be promotional offers, about the sponsor, or announcements.