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On October 20, 2015 a new exhibit titled "Kawaii - Japan's Cute Culture" opened in the Japan pavilion. This gallery features various pieces that give guests a taste of Japan's Kawaii culture. <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/japan/news/20oct2015-photos---epcots-japan-pavilion-gallery-updated-with-new-kawaii---japan's-cute-culture-exhibit.htm </ref>
On July 5, 2019, [[Takumi-Tei ]] opened in the Japan pavilion <Ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/05/takumi-tei-restaurant-to-open-summer-2019-at-epcot/ </ref>. This new table service restaurant is operated by MitsukoshiUSA, and is currently only open for Dinnerwas designed to give the Japan pavilion a signature dining experience.
==Current Layout==
There are two main buildings in the Japan pavilion; the first is large imposing building modeled after the Gosho Imperial Palace in KyotoShishinden Shrine <Ref name= "name"/> . Known as the Hall Of Ceremonies, this building holds the Mitshukishi department store on the first story, as well as [[Tokyo Dining]] and [[Teppan Edo]] on the second. The back of the pavilion is themed to look like a fortress, which was modeled after a castle known as Shirasagijo in the Himeju Castlecity of Himejie <Ref name= "name"> https://www.disneydocs.net/_files/ugd/5db718_0b875a96406e4bc4a103b184e3d1dc11.pdf </ref>. The fortress is surrounded by a moat. Currently the fortress houses a Kidcot station, a museum, and a portion of the Mitsukoshi department store. The Japan pavilion also holds a garden which is centered around a koi pond.
Perhaps the two most recognizable structures are the pavilion are the Goju No To pagoda and the torii gate located on the pavilion's shore.
==Attractions==
[[Image:drummers.jpg|400px|thumb|Matsuziza performing. Photo by Curtis Palmer]]
==Exhibits==
'''[[Teppan Edo]]'''- Located next to Tokyo Dining, Teppan Edo features chefs who prepare stir fry in front of guests.
'''[[Takumi-Tei]]'''- The Japan pavilion's signiture restaurant, Takumi-Tei offers guests both a la carte options, as well as a a multicourse tasting menu.
==Live Entertainment==
===Former Entertainment===
'''Miyuki'''- Based near the Mitshukishi Department Store, Miyuki turned heated rice dough into different animals. Miyuki’s final performance at Epcot came in November of 2013.
'''Matsuziza'''- This group of Japanese taiko drummers performed five days a week at the base of the pavilion's pagoda. Matsuzika's final performance was on March 15, 2020.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
