Visited by Tens of Thousands of People, Jababeka Successfully Held the Sakura Matsuri Festival
Cikarang, July 29, 2025 – Kota Jababeka Cikarang once again becomes an international cultural stage with the 12th annual Sakura Matsuri Festival, a Japanese-themed celebration that has been eagerly awaited by many. The festival is presented through a close collaboration between Jababeka and the Japanese Alumni Community in Indonesia (KAJI), and took place vibrantly at the Hollywood Junction lifestyle center on July 26-27, 2025.
As an area known as home to thousands of expatriates from various countries, including the Japanese community, Jababeka is not just an industrial area. This city has evolved into a self-sustaining global-scale city that successfully integrates business, education, housing, and international lifestyles.
In addition to the presence of tenants and investors from Japan in the industrial sector, the strategic collaboration between Japan and Indonesia is very apparent in this city. In the property sector, for instance, the Kawana Golf Residence, resulting from a synergy with Japan’s Creed Group, offers premium resort-concept apartments with direct access to the golf course. Furthermore, the Ibuki and Wimbledon projects, developed in partnership with Mitsui Fudosan Asia, present Japanese-themed housing and commercial shophouses that attract professionals, businessmen, and new families.
“As an independent city with a global reach inhabited not only by Indonesian citizens but also expatriates from various countries, cultural events like the Sakura Matsuri are certainly a highly anticipated moment. This festival not only strengthens cultural connections between countries but also serves as a gateway for broader cross-sector collaboration,” said Ivonne Anggraini, President Director of PT Graha Buana Cikarang.
More than one hundred major companies from Japan, including Yamaha, Nissin, KAO, and many others, have chosen Jababeka as their operational base. This makes the Kota Jababeka Cikarang one of the largest centers of Japanese business and social community in Indonesia. Sakura Matsuri is not just a cultural festival; it is a symbol of the growing close relationship between Indonesia and Japan in Kota Jababeka Cikarang.
Sakura Matsuri 2025 was opened by Didik Purbadi President Director of Jababeka Infrastruktur, MASAKI Yasushi Ambassador Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, Hafiz Agung Rifai -Assistant Deputy for International Events at the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, OSAKA Koji Deputy Director The Japan Foundation Jakarta, Mr. TSUKADA Manabu Vice President of JETRO Jakarta Office, Mrs. TAKEDA Sachiko Chief Representative JICA Indonesia Office, Mrs. SAITO Kazuko Chief Representative AOTS-Jakarta, Mrs. KOBAYASHI Itsuyo Chairman Cikarang Japan Club, Mr. HAYASHI Norihiro Chairman Jinsen Shidoukai Foundation-Japan, Fuad A. Kadir Chairman of KAJI.
“We express our highest appreciation to the Sakura Matsuri committee. In its 12th year, this event has become a symbol of the close relationship between Indonesia and Japan, and we hope that Sakura Matsuri will continue to be a space for interaction that strengthens the relationship between the two countries through art, cuisine, performances, and culture. We also hope that this festival can continue to grow and attract more tourists, both local and international,” said Hafiz Agung Rifai Assistant Deputy for International Events at the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia.
“Every year Sakura Matsuri in Jababeka receives tremendous enthusiasm from local and international communities, this event collaborates Indonesian and Japanese cultures. We hope that this event can continue to enhance Indonesia-Japan collaboration, especially in Jababeka,” added Fuad A. Kadir Chairman of KAJI.
The festival was enlivened by J-Rocks, Ghea Indrawari X Kevin Aprilio, as well as other guest stars. This event received tremendous enthusiasm, with tens of thousands of people attending. In addition, there was a Japan and Indonesia Bazaar, food & beverage stalls, and a culture corner for visitors to learn more about Japanese culture. There were also music and idol performances, cosplay and coswalk competitions, a Miss Sakura contest, and many other fun activities.
Interestingly, this year, many visitors attended the event using public transportation, indicating that Kota Jababeka Cikarang has easy access and can support the mobility of its residents. There are many public transportation options to the sakura matsuri in Kota Jababeka Cikarang such as Primajasa, AO Shuttle, and Swatantra S01. This year, visitors are also treated to grab vouchers for travel to and from the Sakura Matsuri Festival 2025 with drop-off and pick-up points at Hollywood Junction Jababeka.
In addition to the Sakura Matsuri Festival, various events with different themes are held regularly every week in Jababeka Cikarang. The presence of these interesting events is expected to enhance the comfort of residents and the community in this city. Moreover, the city is supported by a variety of enjoyable facilities ranging from golf courses, shopping centers, cinemas, to culinary options from various countries.