Join us for our annual festival featuring tea ceremonies, martial arts, a kimono booth, Japanese music, dance, calligraphy, sumo, a Japanese food truck, and more!

March 16th, 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm

Entrance to the Festival is FREE.
Tea Ceremonies require advanced reservations. Tickets are $25.00 each.

FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES:

10:00 – 11:00 Japanese Dance & Koto Music by Tendo Ryu & Kotoeda Group
11:00 – 11:30 African Drumming by The Peace Players & Gerald Rivers
11:30 – 12:00 Katori Shinto Ryu – Old School Martial Arts by Kitano-sensei
12:00 - 12:10 Remarks by Consul General Sone of Japan
12:15 – 1:00 Sumo by Sumo Dan
1:00 – 1:30 Indian Clubs and Stick Fighting by the Kailukuan School
1:30 – 2:00 Kimono Show by Nadeshiko-kai
2:00 – 2:30 Live Music & Village Dancing by Team Kawachi Ondo
2:30 – 3:00 Dance Music by DJ Yui Sensational

TEA CEREMONIES:

10:00am - 10:45am
12:00pm - 12:45pm
1:30pm - 2:15pm
*all seatings are by reservation only.

ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS

Japanese Music by DJ “Yui Sensational”
Japanese Calligraphy – Shodo Table
Ink Brush Painting by Nan Rae Studios
Virgil’s Healing Hut
San Fernando Japanese Language Institute
“Friends of Shoseian” Booth featuring Japanese Onigiri, Mochi & snacks
Bonsai Display by Kaz Nakanishi
Katori Shinto Ryu Information Booth
Kimono Culture Booth by Nadeshiko Kai
Tokyo Style Food Truck