FESTIVAL JAPAN

In the late 1970's and early 80's, Disneyland

would have special weekend "festivals" to celebrate different countries.

"Festival Japan”, “Festival Mexico" and “Festival Canada".

Disneyland would host cultural and performing arts groups from those countries,
There would be special demonstrations and foods
with a special parade and photo locations around the park

Festival Japan was always held around this time of year.
Here's a DL Line cover story from 1981