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