If you happen to be in the Chicago area this weekend, you are in luck! Chicago Japanese Matsuri 2019 is taking place at the Newcity Plaza, and admission is free to the public! This family friendly festival offers a rich selection of traditional Japanese culture, shopping, food, and entertainment. So put on your authentic Japanese…
Upcoming @ Japan House University Of Illinois
Japan House at the University of Illinois offers a wonderful and selection of classes and special interest events throughout the year. Many of these classes are worth highlighting and offer budget friendly options for artists. Japan House Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JapanHouseUofI/ December 11 – Japanese Tea Ceremony (space limited RSP required) November 16 – A Look at…
Japanese Summer Festival 2019 Photos
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…
Cleveland Fall Bonsai Show
Date: Sept 28th & 29th 2019 Address: Rockefeller Park Greenhouse 750 E 88th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44108 Official Site: http://www.clevelandbonsaiclub.org The Cleveland Bonsai Club is hosting a Fall show the weekend of Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th. Come and see more than 50 trees and learn about the art of bonsai! Trees will…
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…
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