(VOVworld) - The Vietnam Festival 2012 in Japan treated crowds to fantastic performances and food. The festival, which concluded on Sunday, drew more than 180,000 visitors.

A performance at the Vietnam Festival 2012 in Japan  (source: chaobuoisang.net)

Singer Shinon who has participated in the annual festival since 2008 shares her view: "2013 will mark the 40^th diplomatic anniversary of Vietnam and Japan. I hope our Vietnamese friends, who have a deep affection for Japanese people, will increase exchanges to further mutual understanding."The festival is part of the Vietnam – Japan Meeting which consists of conferences on investment and human resources development, a photo exhibition, and art performances.