Once a year the Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois hosts a Japanese Summer Festival with a heavy focus on traditional culture. With suits of samurai armor to try on, hand on origami work shops for kids, taiko, and even obon odori this event is an amazing sampler! Admission is generally under $10, and free to…
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Ginza Holiday Festival 2019
Save the date and mark your calendar for the 64th GINZA 2019 Holiday Festival– A 3 day celebration of Japanese Culture at Midwest Buddhist Temple – Chicago! Date: Aug 9th – 11th, 2019Location: Midwest Bhuddist Temple @ 435 W Menomonee St, Chicago, IL 60614 Website: https://ginzaholiday.com/ Ginza Festival Entertainment Lineup: Minyo Japanese Folk Dance – MBT Minyo…
Night Market Cleveland Returns In 2019
” As the sun sets and the lights come on, Cleveland’s Old Chinatown comes to life as a vibrant and bustling Pan-Asian- fusion street market. Join us for one of Cleveland’s most unique experiences and discover what makes Night Market Cleveland and Asiatown one of Cleveland’s must-see destinations! “ One of the larger festivals focused…
Tanabata Festival 七夕祭り
Tanabata Festival 七夕祭り Hosted by Japan-America Society of Central Ohio Celebrate Tanabata – the Star Festival – and the Japan-America relationship in Central Ohio at Coffman Park in Dublin on Sunday, July 7! The traditional Japanese festival Tanabata takes place on the seventh month of the seventh day, believed to be the only day when the…
SF Annual Kimono Fashion Show
Who doesn’t love a fashion show? On March 10th, 2019 there will be a kimono fashion show hosted in Japan Town, this annual event showcases traditional fashion and is open to all ages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanFranciscoKimonoDay/ Date: March 10, 2019 @2pm Location: Plaza Area 2nd Floor of eKinokuniya Building in Japantown, San Francisco California
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