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Aki Matsuri — #SFJAPANTOWN Fall Festival

  • San Francisco Japantown Peace Plaza 1610 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA, 94115 United States (map)

Come celebrate Aki Matsuri, fall festival marking our 50th Anniversary of Japan Center! Featuring top Japanese cultural groups of San Francisco and greater bay area in Japanese drumming, dance, martial arts, and more!  Two stages of performances, demonstrations, and workshops. Bring the whole family for a day of culture and art! #SFJAPANTOWN

Performers

Peace Plaza Stage:

  • San Francisco Taiko Dojo

  • San Jose Taiko

  • Michiya Hanayagi and Michisuya Hanayagi Japanese Classical Dance Group

  • Gen Odori

  • Sakura Ren

  • Koryu, San Francisco Suio Ryu

East Mall Stage:

  • SF Kendo Dojo

  • Washi Ningyo, Rochelle Lum

  • Shamisen, Fujimoto Hideki Kai

  • Shodo, Reverend Kawahatsu

  • Origami, Vicky Mihara Avery & Linda Mihara of Paper Tree

  • Mari Tsukino

  • SF Koto Group Hanaikada

  • Ito Yosakoi

Onsite Workshops

  • Origami, Vicky Mihara Avery & Linda Mihara of Paper Tree

  • Washi Ningyo, Rochelle Lum

  • Shodo, Reverend Kawahatsu